Cream Of Fresh Vegetable Soup Vegetarian Food

CREAM OF FRESH VEGETABLE SOUP (VEGAN!)

Steps:

• Steam 1 1/2 cups vegetables in a small amount of water until cooked.
• Place steamed vegetables in blender and blend until smooth. Place blended vegetables in a small bowl.
• Pour olive oil in the bottom of a 2-quart saucepan and saute onion, celery, and carrot.
• Add 3 cups of water to saucepan and bring to a slow boil. Add blended vegetables and 2/3 cup of chopped fresh vegetables. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Place cashews, 1 cup of water and seasonings in blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
• Slowly add to soup and bring to a boil. Serve.

BASIC CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• 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.

GERMAN CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Bring the stock to simmer. The taste of the soup will be different depending on which stock you use. You can also use 2 quarts water + boullions.
• Clean and slice the leek, white/light green part only. Clean and chop the celery. Peel the carrots and potatoes and dice them. Put everything in the simmering stock. Add salt, marjoram, oregano and basil. Simmer for 1-1/2 hour.
• Take out a big bowl to hold the soup while you use the blender to puree/liquify it.
• VERY IMPORTANT! Only fill the blender container half full and make sure the steam can escape on top. I usually hold a paper towel over the top to prevent splatter. You can also let the soup cool a bit before you puree/liquify it.
• Put the pureed/liquified soup back in the pot and reheat. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. If you have fresh basil around, chop some and sprinkle over the soup.
• Serve with delicious fresh bread.