BASIC CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP

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I was looking for a way to use up a bit of asparagus...I came upon this poor orphaned recipe so I tried it--and adopted it!

Provided by TERRI OPGENORTH

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Tbsp butter, unsalted
1 c onion, chopped
1 potato, peeled and diced
2 c water
1.5 c vegetables, steamed
"just a pinch" of salt
"just a pinch" of pepper
1/2 c heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat then add the chopped onion and cook until tender without browning. As you can see, I elected to add some mushrooms that needed to be used up!
  • 2. Stir in diced potato and liquid. Bring to a boil and simmer until potato is tender.
  • 3. Stir in your steamed vegetable of choice and return to a simmer.
  • 4. Puree the soup in batches in a blender and return to saucepan; or use an immersion blender - Leave 1 cup of vegetables not pureed if a chunkier soup is preferred.
  • 5. Season soup with salt and pepper and finish with heavy cream. Heat through and garnish as you like!
  • 6. SUGGESTION: Carrots, broccoli, spinach or peas would all be great in this recipe!

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