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.

Alexander Munkonge
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's so warm and hearty.


Souleymae Mahamat
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This soup is so easy to make and so delicious! I love that I can use frozen vegetables. It's a great way to have a healthy and delicious meal on a busy weeknight.


Miral Khan
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I'm not a big fan of vegetable soup, but this one was actually really good! The creamy broth and the tender vegetables were a perfect combination.


Joseph k Kwashie
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of vegetables and the creamy broth.


Msawakhe Celumusa
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I especially like the addition of the parsnips.


Lata Moti Ofgaha
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and hearty.


Carl Arehart
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and so delicious.


Aadan Maxamed
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This is my new favorite soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love that it's packed with vegetables.


Bryansammo tv
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the fresh herbs.


Amy Harris
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love that I can use frozen vegetables. It's a great way to have a healthy and delicious meal on a busy weeknight.


MD Junaad
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt and pepper. Otherwise, it was perfect.


Madjou Barry
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to clean out the fridge.


Vanessa Creighton
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this soup was surprisingly good! The creamy broth and the tender vegetables were a perfect combination. I'll definitely be making this again.


Missy Wreck
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This creamy winter vegetable soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold night. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. I added a bit of extra garlic and thyme, and it was delicious!