CREAM of RIDICULOUSLY HEALTHY SOUP
with BRIE CROUTONS
Credit: Polina Kovaleva
A warm and healthy soup is one of our favorite meals to make together, during our famous, snow-filled, subzero months.
Especially when its accompanied by a loaf of fresh, crusty bread, hot out of the oven. Although, this ridiculously healthy soup recipe is just as comforting and delicious in the warmer months, too.
To balance out the caloric heaviness of what seems like the longest season of the year, Darren and I thought this particular healthy soup recipe would be perfect.
Mainly because most of these ingredients can be found in our harvested collection of veggies from the garden.
Canning or freezing your summer and fall harvests are fantastic ways to continue enjoying the fruits of your labor.
Even in the depths of a frozen, Canadian winter. When all you really want to do is stay wrapped in 6 blankets and sleep for 6 months.
Some of these ingredients, like leeks, carrots, potatoes and celery, can be regrown from scraps.
Allowing you to keep the flow of recipes for healthy soups, salads and sides going all the way through to next spring.
Large batches of this can be made, at one time, and frozen for future enjoyment.
To make each presentation of this healthy soup special, be sure to check out my list of different salads, proteins and wines that pair perfectly with this veggie packed soup.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 8 oz bowl
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories
328
% Daily Value*
Total Fat: 20.9g
27%
Saturated Fat 12.7g
63%
Cholesterol 66g
22%
Sodium 625mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate 27.6g
10%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 4.4g
Protein 9.5g
Vitamin D 20mcg
98%
Calcium 145mg
11%
Iron 3mg
18%
Potassium 894mg
19%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories per day is used for general nutrition advice.
Total Prep Time: 45 minutes
Servings in Recipe: 6
Serving Size: 8oz bowl
CREAM of RIDICULOUSLY HEALTHY SOUP
with BRIE CROUTONS
INGREDIENTS
soup
brie croutons
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 leeks, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 1 tsp of nutmeg
- 3 cups red potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 pkg (300 g) fresh spinach
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or half and half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
brie croutons
- 1 fresh baguette
- 2 oz (60 g) canadian brie
- Butter or margarine
CREAM of RIDICULOUSLY HEALTHY SOUP
with BRIE CROUTONS
DIRECTIONS
soup
brie croutons
- In a large pot, melt butter over low heat.
- Once the butter has melted, add leeks, celery, carrots and nutmeg. Cover the pot and allow the vegetables to cook down, stirring occasionally.
- Add the potatoes and broth. Stir to combine, then re-cover.
- Raise heat to medium-high and bring everything to a gentle boil. Let it roll for about 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
- Add the spinach to the pot and allow it all to wilt. Stir to combine.
- Using an immersion blender, puree this aromatic, broth-soaked veggie mixture untill smooth.
- Or, you can transfer your mixture to a blender, in small batches at a time, and puree until smooth. If need be, add a small amount of water to blender (no more than 1/4 cup) to aid in puree process. Once each batch is pureed, transfer to a large bowl.
- When entire vegetable mixture is pureed, pour all back into large pot.
- Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Leave pot on medium-low heat until it begins to steam.
- Salt and pepper to taste and its done!
brie croutons
- Set oven to broil
- Cut 2-3 slices of baguette for each serving
- Apply a thin layer of butter or margarine to each slice
- Place buttered slices on a cookie sheet and place sheet on bottom rack of oven until just brown
- Remove from oven and let rest while the brie is prepared
- Slice brie with a sharp knife into 1/4 inches thick pieces. Cut each long slice of brie in half and place both halves on each slice of baguette
- Place the cookie sheet back under the broiler on the bottom rack for 1 minute
- Once cheese is melted, remove tray from the oven.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top each bowl with 2 or 3 croutons.
Versatility is one of the hallmarks of a great recipe. Get creative with different salads, proteins and wine pairings. To make each healthy soup experience something special and unique.
CREAM of RIDICULOUSLY HEALTHY SOUP
SUGGESTED SIDES & PAIRINGS
SALADS
Crisp Frisee and Honey Apple Salad drizzled with a Creamy, Champagne Dressing
Lettuce Wraps filled with Shredded Chicken or Tuna in a Tangy Mayo Sauce
MEATS
Smoked Kielbasa Kabobs served with sour cream dip
Sweet BBQ Chicken Slices
WINE
British Columbia
Unoaked Chardonnay
Rhône Valley Grenache Gris
California Pinot Grigio
ALTERNATE INGREDIENTS
- Red Potatoes > Golden Potatoes
- Fresh Spinach > Broccoli
- Chicken Broth> Vegetable Broth
- Heavy Cream > Soy Milk + Olive Oil
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