CREAM OF BELGIAN ENDIVE SOUP

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A lovely soup, quite nice when made with skim milk, very rich when made with whole milk, a splurge when made with cream.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Belgian endive, cored
1 white onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk (or skim milk or cream)
salt and pepper
chopped chives (to garnish)
dill sprigs (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Mince the endives, reserving a few small leaves for garnish.
  • Saute the onion, garlic, and endives in the butter for 3 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and chicken broth and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
  • Blend until smooth, using an immersion blender, or carefully transferring hot soup to blender and then back to pot.
  • Add the milk, salt, and pepper and blend. Serve hot or cold.
  • Garnish with chopped endive leaves, chives, and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.5, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 520.8, Carbohydrate 47.1, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 11.7

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