Four cups of Loaded Vegetarian Potato Soup with Mushroom Bacon with spoons

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35 minutes

Total Time:

105 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

Soup

3 tbsp Gustare Vita olive oil
2 tsp bottled minced garlic
1 (24-oz.) pkg. Basket & Bushel petite red potatoes, quartered
2 cups leeks, thinly sliced, white and light green parts only
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tbsp Hy-Vee dried parsley
1 tsp Hy-Vee salt
1 tsp Hy-Vee black pepper
6 cups Hy-Vee vegetable stock
3 tbsp Hy-Vee corn starch
3 tbsp cold water
2 cups Hy-Vee whole milk
2 (8-oz.) pkgs. Hy-Vee mild cheddar cheese bricks, shredded; divided
Hy-Vee sour cream, for serving
Sliced green onion, for serving
Coarsely ground Hy-Vee Malabar black pepper, for garnish

Mushroom "Bacon"

1 (8-oz.) pkg. whole white mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tbsp Gustare Vita olive oil
2 tbsp tamari
2 tbsp Full Circle Market organic light-colored agave nectar

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Preparation

Heat olive oil in a 6-quart stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic; cook for 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Add potatoes, leeks, onion, parsley, salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until onion is softened, stirring occasionally.

Add vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.

For the mushroom "bacon," preheat oven to 400°. Line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper; set aside. Combine mushrooms, olive oil, tamari and agave nectar in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain; place mushrooms in a single layer in prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.

Remove stockpot from heat. Blend mixture in stockpot using an immersion blender until smooth. Whisk together corn starch and water in a small bowl; stir into soup mixture. Bring soup to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.

Stir in milk and 3 cups shredded cheese. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

To serve, ladle soup into serving bowls. Top with sour cream, remaining shredded cheese, Mushroom "Bacon" and green onions. Garnish with Malabar black pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serves: 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories:		59
% Daily Value*
Total Fat: 4g		5%
	Saturated Fat: 2g
	Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 9mg		3%
Sodium: 172mg		7%
Total Carbohydrate: 4g		2%
	Dietary Fiber: 0g	1%
	Sugars: 1g	2%
Protein: 3g		5%