Basic Cream Of Vegetable Soup

* Exported from MasterCook II *

BASIC CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP

Recipe By : TVFN How To Boil Water
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soup Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 potato -- peeled and diced
2 cups water or chicken stock
1 1/2 cups steamed vegetables, i.e. carrots, broccoli --
spinach, or peas
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until tender without browning.
Stir in diced potato and liquid.
Bring to a boil and simmer until potato is tender.
Stir in your steamed vegetable of choice and return to a simmer.
Puree the soup in batches in a blender and return to saucepan.
Leave 1 cup of vegetables not pureed if a chunkier soup is preferred.
Season soup with salt and pepper and finish with heavy cream.
Serve warm with french bread and a salad.

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NOTES : Show #BW8303