Description
Tuscan Parmesan Cream Soup is a comforting dish that brings the essence of Italy to your table. This silky, creamy soup, infused with savory Parmesan and fresh vegetables, is perfect for chilly evenings or as an elegant starter for dinner parties. With its rich flavors and luxurious texture, each bowl feels like a warm hug, making it a cozy favorite you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ? cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Saut? for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to pur?e the soup until smooth or leave slightly chunky if desired.
- Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until melted.
- Mix in fresh basil just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg