Cooking Light Golden Winter Soup With Gruyere Toasts Recipe

Name: Cooking Light Golden Winter Soup With Gruyere Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 5 cups butternut squash, cubed & peeled (about 1 1/2 pounds); 2 cups russet potatoes, cubed & peeled (about 12 ounces); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 cups leeks, sliced (about 2 medium); 4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 cup half-and-half; 12 ounces baguette, cut into 16 slices; 3/4 cup gruyere cheese, shredded (3 ounces); 3 tablespoons chives, chopped; fresh ground black pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
5 cups butternut squash, cubed & peeled (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 cups russet potatoes, cubed & peeled (about 12 ounces)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups leeks, sliced (about 2 medium)
4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
12 ounces baguette, cut into 16 slices
3/4 cup gruyere cheese, shredded (3 ounces)
3 tablespoons chives, chopped
fresh ground black pepper (optional)

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3
Add squash, potato, salt, and pepper to pan; saute 3 minutes. Add leek; saute 1 minute. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until potato is tender, stirring occasionally.
4
Place half of potato mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl.
5
Repeat procedure with remaining potato mixture.
6
Stir in half-and-half.
7
Cover and keep warm.
8
For Gruyere Toasts:
9
Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Broil bread slices 2 minutes or until golden.
10
Ladle 1 cup soup into each of 8 bowls; top each serving with about 1 teaspoon chives. Serve 2 bread slices with each serving. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper, if desired.

2658

kcal

Calories

252

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 5 cups butternut squash, cubed & peeled (about 1 1/2 pounds), 2 cups russet potatoes, cubed & peeled (about 12 ounces), 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Cooking Light Golden Winter Soup With Gruyere Toasts 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.

Cooking Light Golden Winter Soup With Gruyere Toasts

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