Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Irish Root Soup is for Soup.

Irish Root Soup takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Irish Root Soup takes 40 minutes to cook.

Irish Root Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Irish Root Soup are:

Non-Stick Canola Spray
1 Large Yellow Onion, Chopped
2 Leeks, White & Pale-Green Parts Only, Rinsed & Coarsely Chopped
4 Cloves Garlic, Smashed
1 Stalk Celery, Cut into Chunks
4 C. Vegetable Stock
5 Potatoes, Peeled & Cubed
1 C. Vegetable Stock
1 1/4 C. Sliced Baby Carrots
3 Tbsp. Chopped Green Onion
3/4 C. Fat-Free Half-and-Half
Salt & Ground Black Pepper to Taste
6 Tbsp. Shredded 2% Cheddar Cheese (optional)

Here is how you make Irish Root Soup:

1. Heat the non-stick spray in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook & stir the onion, leeks, garlic, & celery in the melted butter until tender, about 10 minutes.2. Pour 4 cups vegetable stock into the stockpot; add the potatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, & cook the mixture at a simmer 20 minutes.3. Divide the stock mixture into 3 batches with equal amounts of liquid & vegetables; set aside to cool for 30 minutes.4. Pour 1 batch of the stock mixture into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Hold the blender lid firmly in place and carefully start the blender; use a few quick pulses to get the mixture moving before leaving it on to puree. Repeat process with second batch. Return the pureed batches to the stockpot.5. Divide third batch into two equal batches. Puree only one of the two batches before returning both to the stockpot.6. Bring 1 cup vegetable stock to a simmer in a small pot over medium-low heat. Cook the carrots in the simmering stock until soft, 5 to 7 minutes; add to the puree in the stockpot.7. Stir the green onion & heavy cream through the puree; continue cooking another 5 minutes.8. Season with salt & pepper; top with Cheddar cheese to serve.Serving Size: 6 ServingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LFERGUSON0.

The nutritional information for Irish Root Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 235.7

• Total Fat: 3.9 g
• Cholesterol: 6.5 mg
• Sodium: 142.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 44.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
• Protein: 7.3 g

The dietary needs meet for Irish Root Soup is Vegetarian