Save-The-Day Soup

Name: Save-The-Day Soup
Ingredients: 6 cups chopped fresh broccoli; 6 cups chopped cauliflower; 4 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each ) chicken broth; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 cups half-and-half cream; Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

16 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

6 cups chopped fresh broccoli
6 cups chopped cauliflower
4 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each ) chicken broth
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups half-and-half cream
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

1

In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first 14 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2

Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to pan; stir in cream. Heat through. If desired, sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.