When cold weather strikes, the best comfort food is a steaming hot bowl of creamy and cheesy potato soup. Our flavorful Parmesan Pesto Potato Soup recipe is the perfect solution for those chilly nights. The combination of fresh pesto, nutty Parmesan cheese, and tender potatoes in a creamy broth is a delightful symphony of flavors that will warm your soul. This easy-to-make soup is packed with wholesome ingredients and is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!
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BASIL PESTO SALMON PARMESAN
Salmon with Smokehouse pepper, pesto smear, and a Parmesan crust. Serve with fresh-cooked green beans, asparagus, red wine, garlic bread, and Greek salad.
Provided by Mr. Saxton
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Baked Salmon Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pull out any salmon bones with pliers. Slice salmon into 5 equal portions. Place salmon skin side-down on a sheet of aluminum foil. Transfer to a large baking pan. Season salmon with salt and pepper; loosely cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove baking pan from oven and uncover. Smear pesto over each portion of salmon. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk butter and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Drizzle over salmon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 551.4 mg
POTATO AND PESTO SOUP
There is only one word to describe this soup and that word would be YUM! My Fiance made this for me on our second date and he has just now decided to give me the recipe and let me share it with all of you. I hope you enjoy it, it took allot to get it from him!
Provided by MizEmerilLagasse
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To make the pesto sauce, put all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and process for 2 minutes, or blend together by hand.
- Finely chop the bacon, potatoes, and onions.
- Sauté the bacon in a large pan over medium heat for 4 minutes.
- Add the butter, potatoes, and onions and cook for 12 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the stock and the milk to the pan and bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the pasta and simmer for 12-14 minutes more. Blend in the cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the parsley and 2 tablespoons of the pesto.
- Transfer to your serving bowls and top with parmesan cheese and a side of garlic bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1199.5, Fat 94.5, SaturatedFat 29.8, Cholesterol 127.9, Sodium 814.2, Carbohydrate 63.6, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 9.7, Protein 30.2
PARMESAN POTATO SOUP
Meet the Cook: Even my husband, who's not much of a soup eater, likes this. Our two boys - ages 5 and 2 - do, too. With homemade bread and a salad, it's a satisfying meal. -Tami Walters, Kingsport, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pierce potatoes with a fork; bake at 375° for 40-60 minutes until tender. Cool, peel and cube; set aside. , In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add potatoes; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add milk and cheese; heat through. Stir in bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
SOUL-WARMING TOMATO-PESTO SOUP
I won the soup-off contest at my work with this recipe with pesto. It's very good and quick to put together!
Provided by Anjelica Klade
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Tomato Soup Recipes
Time 8h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, celery, onions, garlic, carrot, water, oregano, thyme, and pepper in a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker and mix to blend. Cover and cook on Low, 8 to 10 hours.
- Stir rice and pesto into the cooker; cover, and let stand until rice is tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve soup topped with shredded Parmesan cheese and with crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 793 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
Tips:
- For a thicker soup, use less broth or add more potatoes.
- To make the soup vegan, use vegetable broth and omit the Parmesan cheese.
- For a creamier soup, add a dollop of sour cream or heavy cream before serving.
- Garnish the soup with additional Parmesan cheese, pesto, or chopped fresh herbs.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
Conclusion:
Parmesan pesto potato soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with flavor from the Parmesan cheese, pesto, and potatoes. This soup is also a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. So next time you have some leftover mashed potatoes, be sure to give this soup a try.
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