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Cream Soup

A velvety, comforting cream soup topped with crispy croutons, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Ready in about 20 minutes, this is the perfect quick weeknight meal.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
3g
Cream Soup
comfortingAmericanvegetariandairysmoothcreamyweeknightsoup

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium, chopped onion
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup croutons
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt the 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the 1 chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Pour in the 4 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the broth is flavorful and slightly reduced.

  3. 3

    Stir in the 1 cup heavy cream and heat through, about 2 minutes, until the soup is hot and steaming but not boiling.

  4. 4

    Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each with 1/4 cup croutons, a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and a drizzle of 1/2 tbsp balsamic glaze.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot
  • Ladle
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

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