CREAM OF WALNUT SOUP

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"Smooth and creamy, this mildly flavored soup makes a wonderful start to a meal. With its unique taste, it is not your run-of-the-mill soup." - Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until pureed. Strain., In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Gradually stir in pureed mixture. Add cream; heat through (do not boil). Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.