Celery Soup with Sourdough Croutons and Tarragon Swirl |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Crunchy sourdough croutons nicely complement the texture of this healthful pureed soup that is made from about a pound of vitaminpacked (and budget-friendly) celery stalks and leaves. The flavor is both savory and incredibly fresh and bright. For an even lighter texture, the whipping cream can be omitted, if you prefer. Ingredients:
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided |
6 green onions, chopped |
4 cups sliced celery with leaves (about 1 pound) |
4 cups low-salt chicken broth |
12 ounces white-skinned potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces |
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds |
3 tablespoons whipping cream |
3/4 cup 1/3-inch cubes sourdough baguette (about 1 1/2 ounces) |
2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt |
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon plus 6 sprigs for garnish |
Directions:
1. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped green onions; sauté 2 minutes. Add sliced celery with leaves, low-salt chicken broth, whiteskinned potato pieces, and celery seeds; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return puree to pot. Stir in 3 tablespoons whipping cream. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in small nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add sourdough baguette cubes; sauté until brown and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Season croutons to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Mix 2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt and 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon in small bowl. Rewarm soup. Divide soup equally among 6 bowls. Drizzle each serving with tarragon yogurt sauce. Sprinkle each serving with sourdough croutons. Garnish with tarragon sprigs and serve immediately.
5. Per serving (analysis includes whipping cream): 151.7 kcal calories, 34.2 % calories from fat, 5.0 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 13.7 mg cholesterol, 19.7 g carbohydrates, 2.6 g dietary fiber, 3.2 g total sugars, 17.1 g net carbohydrates, 5.4 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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