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All Purpose Cream Style Soup Base Recipe

Beat the winter blues with this versatile cream soup base! Perfect for cozy snow days, this recipe is your secret weapon for creating endless delicious homemade soups. Easily customizable with your favorite meats, seafood, and vegetables, this recipe is a must-have for your winter recipe collection. Get ready to warm up with creamy, flavorful goodness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 329.4 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for All Purpose Cream Style Soup Base

  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot, chopped
  • 1 Celery Rib, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream, if using

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How to Make All Purpose Cream Style Soup Base

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Saute until very soft, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in dried herbs and spices. Cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Puree the vegetable mixture using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
  4. Return the pureed mixture to the saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, ensuring no browning occurs.
  5. In a separate large pot, bring the chicken broth and milk to a simmer.
  6. Gradually whisk the flour mixture into the simmering broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened, stirring frequently.
  7. Stir in your choice of cooked meats, seafood, or vegetables.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper to taste.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream (if using).
  10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

85g

Carbs

4g

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