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Creamy Potage with Croutons

Name: Creamy Potage with Croutons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings, 1 cup (250 mL) each.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Kraft Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing; 1 cup sliced leeks (white and light green parts); 4 cups frozen vegetable blend (carrots, broccoli & cauliflower), thawed; 2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water; 225 g (1/2 of 450-g pkg.) Velveeta Process Cheese Product, quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced, divided; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 18 Christie Wheat Thins Crackers

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35 Min

Prep : 10 Min Cook: 25 Min

Warm up with a bowl of homemade vegetable soup. Leeks, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower come together in this hearty soup. Served with a crisp side salad, it’s perfect for lunch or dinner!

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6 Servings

Original recipe yields 6 Servings

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1/4 cup Kraft Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

1 cup sliced leeks (white and light green parts)

4 cups frozen vegetable blend (carrots, broccoli & cauliflower), thawed

2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth

2 cups water

225 g (1/2 of 450-g pkg.) Velveeta Process Cheese Product, quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced, divided

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

18 Christie Wheat Thins Crackers

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Step 1

Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add leeks; cook and stir 5 min. or until tender. Stir in vegetable blend, broth and water. Bring to boil; simmer on medium heat 10 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Blend, in batches, in blender until smooth. Return to saucepan. Stir in pepper; simmer on low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Place crackers in single layer on microwaveable plate; top each with 1 Velveeta slice. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 15 sec. or just until Velveeta is melted. Stir remaing Velveeta into soup; cook until melted, stirring frequently. Serve topped with crackers.

Kraft Kitchen Tips!

Special Extra

For a smoky flavour, cook 4 chopped bacon slices with the leeks.

Nutrition

Calories

300

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value

Fat 18 g

Saturated fat 8 g

40 %

Cholesterol 35 mg

Sodium 1650 mg

69 %

Carbohydrate 20 g

Fibre 3 g

Sugars 11 g

Protein 15 g

Vitamin A

30 %

Vitamin C

30 %

Calcium

25 %

Iron

10 %

Servings

Makes 6 servings, 1 cup (250 mL) each.

Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

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