Cream of Walnut Soup

Name: Cream of Walnut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 2 tablespoons chopped celery; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1 cup half-and-half cream; Minced fresh parsley

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 40 min. YIELD: 3 cups.

“Smooth and creamy, this mildly flavored soup makes a wonderful start to a meal. With its unique taste, it is not your run-of-the-mill soup.” — Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois

Ingredients

3 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until pureed. Strain.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Gradually stir in pureed mixture. Add cream; heat through (do not boil). Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 365 calories, 32g fat (10g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 824mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

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