Creamy Veggie Soup

Making home made soup today - Going to make a creamy Vegetable soup

celery, onion, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots spinach, and corn

chicken stock

Half and Half

Going to make a rue to thicken it and make some savory croutons to go on top with some montereyJack cheese and bacon bits!


First you will need:

4 cups of chicken stock , bring to a boil in large pot.

Your favorite veggies or whatever you have on hand.
Chopped: onion, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots
add to chicken stock turn down to a simmer.

*add seasonings to taste, like basil, oregano,garlic, salt,pepper

Make a rue: 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup flour
melt butter in skillet add flour stir for about 10 min. while your veggies are simmering
slowly add rue to soup make sure it is simmering when you add it, then add half and half until desired thickness of soup. Add corn and chopped baby spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted. Top with cheese , bacon bits and croutons.

croutons: french bread cut into small cubes seasoned with oregano, basil, olive oil, thyme and garlic. lightly toasted in the oven at 350 for about 10 min.

Enjoy!