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Leek and Winter Squash Soup With Gruyere Croutons Recipe

Leek and Winter Squash Soup With Gruyere Croutons Recipe

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Leek and Winter Squash Soup With Gruyere Croutons

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup unsalted butter
6 shallots , coarsley chopped
3 ribs celery, coarsley chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsley chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 leek, halved and coarsley chopped
2 medium butternut squash (peeled, halved
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp cumin seed
2 (14 1/2 oz) cans chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
6 slices french baguettes
3 tbsp olive oil
6 slices gruyere cheese
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tsp honey

Directions:

For the soup - Heat butter in a dutch oven over medium heat; add the shallots, celery, carrots, garlic and leek. Cook stirring until garlic and shallots begin to turn translucent about 4 minute Stir in the squash, celery seed and cumin seed; stir in chicken broth. Increase the heat to medium high heat; heat to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook until veggies are tender, about 1 hour. Remove from heat; set aside to cook about 25 minutes
Puree the soup in small batches in a blender, straining each batch into a large bowl. Return the soup to the pot; add salt and pepper. (The soup to this point can be made 1 day ahead, then reheated).
For the croutons, heat oven to 375 degreees. Brush olive oil on both sides of bread slices. Place bread on a baking sheet; bake until tops are toasted, about 2 minute Remove from oven. Turn slices over and top each with a cheese slice. Return to oven to melt cheese, watching carefully to prevent burning about 3 minutes.
Stir cream and honey into the hot soup. Ladle soup into each of the six bowls and top with a crouton.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	573.35 Kcal (2401 kJ)
Calories from fat	259.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.79g	44%
Cholesterol	62.24mg	21%
Sodium	744.01mg	31%
Potassium	754.96mg	16%
Total Carbs	63.17g	21%
Sugars	12.32g	49%
Dietary Fiber	7.18g	29%
Protein	18.83g	38%
Vitamin C	24mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	383.4mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	177.9 Kcal (745 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.93g	44%
Cholesterol	19.31mg	21%
Sodium	230.86mg	31%
Potassium	234.25mg	16%
Total Carbs	19.6g	21%
Sugars	3.82g	49%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	29%
Protein	5.84g	38%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	0.7mg	13%
Calcium	119mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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