Creamy Tomato-Vegetable Soup With Cheese and Spinac

Name: Creamy Tomato-Vegetable Soup With Cheese and Spinach Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup onion, finely chopped; ⅔ cup green bell pepper, chopped; ½ cup celery, chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 quart vegetable broth; 2 cups zucchini, diced; 1 ½ cups small cauliflower florets; ¼ cup dry sherry (optional); ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; ¾ cup whipping cream or ¾ cup half-and-half; salt and cayenne pepper; 1 -2 tablespoon unseasoned breadcrumbs; 1 cup cottage cheese; ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained; ¼ cup green onion, and tops thinly sliced; ¼ cup roasted red peppers or ¼ cup pimiento, chopped; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

⅔ cup onion, finely chopped
⅔ cup green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart vegetable broth
2 cups zucchini, diced
1 ½ cups small cauliflower florets
¼ cup dry sherry (optional)
¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ cup whipping cream or ¾ cup half-and-half
salt and cayenne pepper
1 -2 tablespoon unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup cottage cheese
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
¼ cup green onion, and tops thinly sliced
¼ cup roasted red peppers or ¼ cup pimiento, chopped
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon pepper

1
Saute onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic in butter in large saucepan until onion is tender - about 5 minutes.
2
Sprinkle with flour and cook 1 minute longer.
3
Add broth, zucchini, cauliflower, sherry and herbs - heat to boiling.
4
Reduce heat and simmer covered until vegetables are tender - about 10 minutes.
5
Stir in tomato sauce and cream - simmer 2-3 minutes.
6
Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.
7
Coat bottom and sides of greased 8 x 8 inch baking pan with bread crumbs.
8
Combine cheeses, egg and flour in bowl - stir in remaining ingredients and mix well.
9
Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 until set and lightly browned - 35 - 40 minutes.
10
Cool 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

720

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup onion, finely chopped, ⅔ cup green bell pepper, chopped, ½ cup celery, chopped, 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato-Vegetable Soup With Cheese and Spinach Squares 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.

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Creamy Tomato-Vegetable Soup With Cheese and Spinach Squares

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