CREAMY WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP

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Creamy Winter Vegetable Soup image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 large fresh bay leaves
1/4 cup EVOO
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped or grated
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 ribs celery with leafy tops, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 leeks, halved and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
2 parsnips, thinly sliced
2 medium starchy potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 bulb fennel, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bundle of fresh herbs such as parsley, sage, thyme, marjoram or rosemary
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons EVOO
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
4 cups diced stale white peasant-style bread
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • For the creamy winter vegetable soup: Heat the EVOO in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, carrots, celery, leeks, parsnips, potatoes, fennel and squash as you chop them and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Nestle the bay leaves and herb bundle into the vegetables, partially cover and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Pour in the wine and reduce until almost evaporated. Then add the stock, bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium to medium-high heat, and then whisk in the flour 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Pour the thickened milk mixture into the simmering vegetable soup, stir to combine and simmer a couple of minutes. For the cheesy croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic 1 minute, and then add the bread and toast until golden, stirring occasionally. Transfer to baking sheet and dress with the cheese. Bake to set the cheese and further dry out the croutons, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the herb bundle and bay leaves from the soup and serve with the croutons.

Aduhuba Blessing
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This soup is a must-try!


Kelly Birrell
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This soup is so good!


Mohammad Hafizul
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This soup is delicious!


M Anwaar
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This soup is amazing!


A Yadav
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I love this soup!


Muneer Ahmad
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This soup is the best!


Tya Nelson
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I would not recommend this soup to anyone.


Steven Rivas
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This soup is a waste of time and ingredients.


Muhaiminul Islam
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This soup is not worth the effort.


Bhishma Bhatta
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I found this soup to be too thick.


Alechenu Kingsley
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste.


Ashleigh Mendez
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The vegetables in this soup are cooked perfectly.


Philip Kimaryo
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I love the creamy texture of this soup.


RC Shick
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Gloria Joan
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients.


Alagie Ceesay
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of vegetables and the broth is just perfect. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Kavishka Ajantha
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This soup was a disappointment. The vegetables were overcooked and the broth was bland. I also found the soup to be too thick. I would not recommend this recipe.


Will Ferris
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love that I can use frozen vegetables, which makes it a great option for a quick and easy meal. The soup is also very versatile. I've added different vegetables and spices to it, depending on what I have


AnnDezeria
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the broth was so flavorful. I also love the fact that this soup is relatively easy to make. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular ro


Rakib Rsr
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This soup is incredibly comforting and flavorful. The vegetables are perfectly tender and the broth is creamy and rich. I especially love the addition of thyme and rosemary, which give the soup a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making