CREAMY RAMP SOUP

Creamy Ramp Soup image

This is a quick and easy soup that my whole family loves. I make it every year when ramps are in season. Serve with a baguette or croutons.

Provided by Marianne

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium shallots, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup warm milk
3 cups vegetable broth
1 (5.2 ounce) package herbed cream cheese
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook shallots in the melted butter until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and mix until it forms a paste. Whisk in milk, 2 tablespoons at a time. Cook, stirring constantly, until a thick roux forms, about 2 minutes.
Pour in vegetable broth a little at a time and keep simmering, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in ramps and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and allow to melt. Season with nutmeg and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 400.3 mg, Sugar 6 g