Creamy Vegetable Chowder YUM

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  • Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
1 tbsp, crumbled Bay Leaf 1.25 tsp Salt 1 serving (OXO) Vegetable Stock Cube 4 serving Cheese - Kiri, 1 cube 1 cup (8 fl oz) Water, tap 0.75 cup Peppers, sweet, red, raw, sliced 1 cup, sliced Zucchini 1.5 cup diced Potato, raw 0.75 cup Peas, fresh 2 tbsp Parsley 2 cup, chopped Onions, raw 1 cup, chopped Carrots, raw 0.75 cup Green Beans (snap) 0.75 tsp Thyme, ground 0.75 tsp Pepper, black 2 cup Milk, 1% 0.5 tbsp Butter, salted 0.5 tbsp Sunflower Oil 37.5 grams Romano Cheese 37.5 grams Cheddar Cheese
Directions
1. In a large soup pot on medium heat, saute the onion in the butter and oil for about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the potatoes, carrots, water or stock, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes (until the vegetables are just tender).
4. With a slotted spoon or strainer, remove about 1 1/2 cups of the cooked vegetables and set aside in a blender or food processor.
5. Add the bell peppers, green beans and zucchini to the soup pot and cook for about 5 minutes (until the green beans are tender).
6. Stir in the peas and parsley, simmer for about 2 more minutes, then remove from the heat.
7. Discard the bay leaf.
8. Puree the reserved vegetables with the milk and cheeses to make a smooth sauce.
9. Stir the sauce into the soup and gently reheat.
10. Serve the soup hot.


* i used 75 grams of cheddar and i did not use any cream cheese.
* i added vegetable stock instead of water and i did not add any salt but u can add some according to your preference.
* timing is very important to keep the vegetables crunchy and just tender

Enjoy

Servings Per Recipe: 7
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 192.6
  • Total Fat: 9.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 16.9 mg
  • Sodium: 643.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 8.9 g

Member Reviews
  • NANNER2121
    Absolutely a "must try!" - 12/23/10
  • CD8324057
    The whole family Loved it. Amazing recipe. - 1/14/11