Basic Cream Soup and Variations Recipe

Name: Basic Cream Soup and Variations
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups vegetables fresh, coarsely chopped; 4 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 5 cups chicken broth; 3 cups light cream (half&half); 5 tablespoons butter; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 4 cups cauliflower florets; 1 x paprika; 5 cups broccoli florets; 1 pinch nutmeg or two; 4 cups cucumbers peeled, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup sour cream; 4 cups lima beans; 4 tablespoons bacon crisply fried and crumbled; 4 cups spinach coarsely chopped; 2 each egg yolks hard cooked; 4 cups asparagus tendre tips

Servings: persons

4 cups vegetables fresh, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
5 cups chicken broth
3 cups light cream (half&half)
5 tablespoons butter
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 x paprika
5 cups broccoli florets
1 pinch nutmeg or two
4 cups cucumbers peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 cup sour cream
4 cups lima beans
4 tablespoons bacon crisply fried and crumbled
4 cups spinach coarsely chopped
2 each egg yolks hard cooked
4 cups asparagus tendre tips

1
Peel the vegetable, if necessary, and chop coarsely.
2
Place in a saucepan with 3 cups of the stock.
3
Cook over medium heat until the vegetable is tender.
4
Set aside 1/2 cup choice pieces of cooked vegetables to use as a garnish.
5
Puree the remaining cooked vegetable together with the vegetable water in an electric blender, or press through a strainer.
6
Melt the butter in a soup kettle, blend in the flour, and stir in the cream.
7
Simmer over a low flame, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
8
Stir in the pureed vegetable and the remaining 2 cups of chicken stock, and simmer for 3 minutes more.
9
Adjust the seasonings and serve in individual bowls garnished with the reserved cooked vegetable.
10
Serve hot or cold.
11
Cream of Cauliflower Soup: Prepare soup as directed in basic cream soup.
12
Garnish with reserved cauliflower and a sprinkle of paprika.
13
Serve hot or cold.
14
Cream Of Broccoli Soup: Peel the stems and break broccoli into flowerets.
15
Slice the stems.
16
Proceed as directed in basic cream soup recipe.
17
Serve with nutmeg sprinkled on top.
18
Cream Of Cucumber Soup: Reserve 1/2 cup diced raw cucumber to use as a garnish.
19
Cook remaining cucumber for 8 minutes.
20
Proceed as directed in basic cream soup recipe.
21
Serve hot or cold with a dollop of sour cream in the center of each bowl.
22
Cream Of Lima Bean Soup: Prepare soup as directed in basic cream soup recipe but do not reserve any lima beans.
23
Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon.
24
Cream Of Spinach Soup: Prepare soup as directed in basic cream soup recipe, but do not reserve any spinach.
25
Serve hot or cold, garnished with hard-cooked egg yolks forced through a fine sieve.
26
Cream Of Asparagus Soup: Prepare soup as directed in basic cream soup recipe.
27
Garnish with reserved asparagus tips and Pumpernickel croutons.
28
Serve hot or cold.

2140

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

143

Carbs

158

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups vegetables fresh, coarsely chopped, 4 tablespoons flour, all-purpose, 5 cups chicken broth, 3 cups light cream (half&half), and more.

Yes, Basic Cream Soup and Variations falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Cream Soup and Variations

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