Sweet Dreams Soup Recipe

Name: Sweet Dreams Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small potato, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small leek, chopped (1 to 1 1/2 cups); 2 large carrots, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/8 teaspoon powdered; or 1/2 teaspoon curry; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 stalk celery, chopped; 2 1/2 cups milk; Garnish: carrot curls and croutons

Servings: persons

1 small potato, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 small leek, chopped (1 to 1 1/2 cups)
2 large carrots, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/8 teaspoon powdered; or 1/2 teaspoon curry
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 stalk celery, chopped
2 1/2 cups milk
Garnish: carrot curls and croutons

1
Boil the potato in 2 cups of water until tender, about 15 minutes.
2
Drain, save the broth, and set the potato aside.
3
Melt the butter in a soup pot on medium heat.
4
Add the leek, half the carrots, the ginger, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
5
Saute for 5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
6
Add the celery, the remaining carrots, the cooked potato, and the potato broth.
7
Add 1 cup water, and stir.
8
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
9
In a blender or a bowl, blend or mash 2 cups of the soup with the milk until thick and silky smooth.
10
Return the blended soup to the soup pot, and stir.
11
Ladle into bowls and garnish.

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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: 1 small potato, peeled and chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 small leek, chopped (1 to 1 1/2 cups), 2 large carrots, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sweet Dreams Soup 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.

Sweet Dreams Soup

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