Best California Cream Soup Recipes
CREAM OF GARLIC SOUP
The secret to this soup, a luscious puree of caramelized garlic and onions thickened with French bread, is patience. I originally developed it at Savoir Faire. At the time I had a boyfriend who frequently traveled to Mexico. He would rave about sopa de ajo-a broth flavored with garlic and egg-and it sounded so earthy and scrumptious that I decided to try to make it. My approach to recipe development typically involves looking up several versions of a dish, then taking what I like from each of those recipes. That's exactly how this soup was created. I trained with French chefs, so a puree leapt to mind. Then I read that in Latin countries soups are often thickened with bread. One version relied on fish stock, but I thought chicken stock would be more universally appealing. So I stirred all my ideas together, my mentor Daniel gave it his enthusiastic blessing, and my first true culinary creation was born. When we initially started making this soup, my dishwashers had to peel 10 pounds of garlic at a time. Thankfully, these days at Bayona, we buy peeled garlic by the gallon. In order to develop the proper deep, rich flavor, it's essential to take your time cooking the garlic. You need to stir the mixture a lot over low heat and wait until the onions and garlic get very dark and caramelized. I love garnishing this soup with tiny croutons that provide a crunchy contrast to the silky body.
Yield makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the butter and oil in a heavy-bottomed 2-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until they turn a deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add the thyme, 6 cups Chicken Stock, and Bouquet Garni and bring to a boil. Stir in the bread cubes and let simmer for 10 minutes, until the bread is soft. Remove the soup from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
- Remove the Bouquet Garni and puree the soup in a blender (in batches, if necessary), until completely smooth. Return the soup to the pot and heat to the desired temperature. Whisk in more Chicken Stock if the mixture is too thick. Add half-and-half or cream until the soup reaches the texture of a classic cream soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
QUICK SAVORY CHEESE SOUP
This delicious soup recipe was shared by a friend and instantly became a hit with my husband. Its big cheese flavor blends wonderfully with the flavor of the vegetables. I first served this creamy soup as part of a holiday meal, but now we enjoy it throughout the year. -Dee Falk, Stromsburg, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add carrot and celery; simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add to milk mixture and stir until blended. Add cheeses. Cook and stir until melted (do not boil). Garnish with chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 28g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 1088mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
CHEESY BROCCOLI AND VEGETABLE SOUP
This soup is so wonderful served with hot muffins on a cold winter day! The different vegetables in a creamy, cheesy soup. If soup is not thick enough, stir in instant potato flakes to desired thickness. This will make the soup thick (and a little grainy.)
Provided by Bryanne Affleck Robison
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the mixed vegetables and frozen broccoli into a large pot. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in the flour until smooth and cook for a few minutes until the color lightens slightly. Whisk in the milk and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted; stir the cheese mixture into the simmering vegetables. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 578.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
CALIFORNIA CREAM SOUP
This soup is very creamy and easy, but great for company. I've made it often. An unusual flavor that those who love avocado and black olives will love. Not low calorie, though. lol.
Provided by Natasha Nalley
Categories Cream Soups
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Combine soups, milk, cream and pepper
- 2. Heat to simmering over very low heat, stirring often so cream will not burn, and soup is smooth.
- 3. When soup starts to simmer, stir in avocado, olives and pimiento; heat through. You don't need to boil it again; just make sure it's hot.
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