Vegetable Scallop Potato Soup with Herb Goat Cheese

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1/2 cup chopped onion (100g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (10g)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30g)
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (1L)
• 3 cups leftover scalloped potato mixture (750g)
• 1 cup chopped carrots (150g)
• 1 cup chopped celery (150g)
• 1/2 cup chopped green beans (150g)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (10g)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme (10g)
• 1/4 cup crumbled herb goat cheese (50g), for garnish

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, sweat the onion and garlic in a little oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the leftover scalloped potatoes, carrots, celery, and green beans.
6. Bring back to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
7. Stir in the parsley and thyme.
8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with crumbled herb goat cheese.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and comforting
• Savory and flavorful
• Healthy and hearty
• Perfect for a cold winter night

User Comments:

• "This soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so rich and the goat cheese adds a touch of elegance."
• "I love that this recipe uses up leftover scalloped potatoes. It's a great way to repurpose leftovers into a tasty new dish."
• "This soup is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I love the vibrant colors of the vegetables."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have leftover scalloped potato mixture, you can make it fresh by following the recipe on the back of a box of instant mashed potatoes.
• You can add other vegetables to this soup, such as corn, peas, or zucchini.
• If you don't have herb goat cheese, you can substitute regular goat cheese or cream cheese.