**Discover the symphony of flavors in North Croatian Creamy Vegetable Soup and its delightful variations.**
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Northern Croatia, where hearty and comforting soups reign supreme. Among them, the North Croatian Creamy Vegetable Soup stands out as a symphony of flavors, a harmonious blend of fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and velvety smooth cream. But this soup is not just a one-trick pony; it comes with a delightful ensemble of variations, each offering its own unique twist on the classic. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the creamy richness of the basic recipe, the tangy zest of the tomato variation, the smoky depth of the roasted red pepper version, and the vibrant freshness of the green pea iteration. Whether you're a seasoned soup aficionado or a novice cook looking for a comforting and flavorful dish, this collection of North Croatian Creamy Vegetable Soup recipes has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's dive into the culinary delights that await!
NORTH CROATIAN CREAMY VEGETABLE SOUP
This is traditional vegetable soup you can get almost in any better Croatian restaurant. There are some basic vegetables you put in it, but your imagination can work here.
Provided by nitko
Categories Cauliflower
Time 1h15m
Yield 5 portions, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Finely mince onion and sauté it on butter until translucent.
- In the meantime, cut and mince all vegetables into small pieces and put into sautéed onion.
- Add all beef stock, season with salt and pepper and cook 40 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
- Blend all vegetables with blender or stick blender into creamy liquid. Add thyme and nutmeg and cook 10-15 minutes.
- Add sour cream before serving. Serve hot with croutons.
NORTH CROATIAN GREEN PEAS SOUP
This is one of my grandmother recipes I have decipher from her manuscript. I am making the soup today, so this is how it goes:
Provided by nitko
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 5 portions, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Clean the green peas and put it into hot water for 5 minutes. Grate of slice carrot and sauté on butter; after a while, mince onion and sauté both on butter until onion is translucent.
- Add finely sliced pancetta and sauté not more than 5 minutes. Add flour and fry about 2 minutes, than add cold water and make creamy liquid (like sauce veloute).
- Cut green parts of spring onion, mince parsley and celery leaves and add into pot. Add green pea and about 1 liter of beef stock. Add salt and pepper.
- Cook until green peas are soft. When soft, remove green pea and blend it into puree (leave 1/6 of peas untouched). You can blend it with stick blender so you do not have to remove geen pea. Add thyme and cook 15 minutes.
- At the end add sour cream and minced chive. Serve with croutons.
NORTH CROATIAN BEANS SOUP
This is very old recipe my grandmother used to make. If you cook beans and have some surpluses you may use it for this soup. The soup must be little bit sour, and DO NOT use "acetto balsamico", but normal red or white wine vinegar. The best is to use white beans or beans we call in Croatia "tresnjevec". I did not include beans soaking time in this recipe.
Provided by nitko
Categories Beans
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 portions, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- After soaking beans overnight, cook beans until soft. Drain the beans and put aside two teaspoons of whole beans.
- Make puree out of all other beans using blender (or whatever you use). Finely mince onion, garlic and bacon.
- Melt lard in a cooking pot and sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and bacon and sauté it not more than 2 minutes.
- Add flour and brown it but not too much. Add cold water and make creamy liquid.
- Add hot and sweet paprika and stir.
- Add beans puree and whole beans, stir. Add bay leaf and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add water and cook about 45 minutes.
- Before serving taste the soup, if it is not sour you may drop few drops of vinegar (if you do cook for more 5 minutes). Add sour cream and parsley leaves and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 745.2, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 3.4
CROATIAN DALMATIAN VEGETABLE SOUP
This soup is very similar to Italian "Minestrone" soup. There may be some variations in ingredients, but "the basic plot" is the same. This is the way I have learned it in Dalmatia. It may be full meal because it is like stew. You may not include all ingredients I have mentioned; this is the "full house".
Provided by nitko
Categories Chowders
Time 1h20m
Yield 5 portions, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Soak beans and barley over night and cook the next day until soft.
- Slice carrots, parsley and celery roots into small cubes, and finely mince onion and garlic. Cut pancetta into small cubes.
- Cook French beans and green peas for 10-15 minutes drain and put aside.
- Put olive oil into pot, add onion, carrot, parsley root, celery root and sauté it until soft. Add pancetta and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add some water, French beans, green peas, barley, beans and tomato. Stir and cook 5 minutes, add whole water. It may be more than 1 liter, depends how much soup you want and how dense you want it to be.
- Season with salt and pepper and half amount of oregano. Cook about 45 minutes or until all vegetables are soft.
- Twenty minutes before end add penne and cook until pasta is done. Before serving add majoran and oregano, taste and add salt if necessary. Serve with grated parmesan over the soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.3, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 27.7, Sodium 1396.1, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 7.9, Protein 19.9
EASY, CREAMY VEGETABLE SOUP
Everyone in my family likes this soup and you can alter the veggies according to the season and your taste. Suggested vegetables we've used: broccoli, zucchini or cauliflower.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Simmer onion, carrot and celery in water for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. In a blender or food processor; puree all vegetables. Add salt, pepper, chicken broth and cream. Heat before serving, but do not boil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.1, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 600, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.1
CREAMY VEGETABLE SOUP
From a cutout of a magazine and all I have is a name of submitter R. Zagrzebski - so I'm assuming it is from one of my many TOH magazines. I adjusted it just a bit by adding a couple extra veggies. Great served with a whole wheat crusty bread.
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Cauliflower
Time 55m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, combine broth, carrots, potatoes, onions and rice; cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini; simmer for 20 minutes or until veggies are tender.
- Cool slightly.
- Puree half of the mixture in a blender or food processor then return to soup pot.
- Add milk and pepper; mix well.
- Heat through but DO NOT boil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.7, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 104.3, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 7
NORTH CROATIAN GOULASH SOUP ("GULAS JUHA")
This meal can be served as a complete lunch meal, it is so nutritious. This is my grandmother's recipe, so it is from the beginning of 20th century.
Provided by nitko
Categories Chowders
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 portions, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt lard and sauté finely minced onion until become soft and transparent. Cut kohlrabi and carrot into small cubes and saute until slightely softens.
- Slice beef into small (1 cm in diameter) pieces and add into the pot. Sauté beef in its own juices and after 5 to 10 minutes add red paprika (hot and sweet) salt and pepper. Stir well and add flour.
- Sauté everything until flour starts to brown and add water (it is on you to decide to use all water or not). Add thyme.
- Peel potato and cut into small pieces (1 cm in diameter) and add into the soup. Cook until potato and meat are soft or 90 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 610, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2, Protein 3
DOLLY PARTON'S DIXIE STAMPEDE CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP
Make and share this Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Cream of Vegetable Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GingerlyJ
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 2 pints, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 3-quart sauce pot, melt margarine. Add onion, garlic, and corn syrup. Simmer 1 minute. Do NOT brown.
- Add flour, white pepper, salt, chicken broth, water, and vegetables. Simmer 3 minutes.
- Add half-and-half. Simmer until desired consistency. Stir constantly - do NOT bring to boil.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.1, Fat 45.3, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 88.8, Sodium 1163.5, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3, Protein 11.5
Tips:
- When preparing the soup, make sure to use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can substitute it with milk or yogurt for a lighter soup.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, add more flour or cornstarch to the roux.
- For a vegan version of the soup, omit the butter and cream and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
This North Croatian Creamy Vegetable Soup is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with fresh vegetables and has a creamy, flavorful broth. The soup is also relatively easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its many variations and health benefits, this soup is a great choice for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
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