Green Vegetable and Cheese Veloute

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Green Vegetable and Cheese Veloute
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Health Score:
70 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
1 hr 25 min.
Preparation
Calories:
1361
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie1,361 cal.(65 %)
Protein49 g(50 %)
Fat47 g(41 %)
Carbohydrates184 g(123 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage25 g(83 %)
Vitamin A0.5 mg(63 %)
Vitamin D0.5 μg(3 %)
Vitamin E3.8 mg(32 %)
Vitamin K111.9 μg(187 %)
Vitamin B₁0.8 mg(80 %)
Vitamin B₂0.8 mg(73 %)
Niacin14.1 mg(118 %)
Vitamin B₆0.7 mg(50 %)
Folate140 μg(47 %)
Pantothenic acid1.2 mg(20 %)
Biotin5.3 μg(12 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.9 μg(30 %)
Vitamin C55 mg(58 %)
Potassium1,129 mg(28 %)
Calcium663 mg(66 %)
Magnesium166 mg(55 %)
Iron5.6 mg(37 %)
Iodine60 μg(30 %)
Zinc7.3 mg(91 %)
Saturated fatty acids25.7 g
Uric acid56 mg
Cholesterol100 mg
Complete sugar11 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
0.333 cup butter
1 onion (chopped)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 ⅔ cups vegetable stock
8 ozs Broccoli
¼ tsp grated Nutmeg
1 cup grated, strong Cheddar cheese
salt
peppers
For the croutons
2 white Bread (cut into cubes)
2 Tbsps olive oil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a frying pan and cook the onion until soft, but not browned. Set aside.
2.
Heat the remaining butter in a large pan until melted, then whisk in the flour to form a paste. Cook over a low heat for 3 minutes, stirring.
3.
Remove from the heat and add the milk and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
4.
Add the broccoli and onions and cook over a low heat for 20-25 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
5.
Puree the mixture in batches in a food processor or blender until smooth.
6.
Return to the pan and add 3/4 of the cheese. Heat gently until the cheese has melted. Stir in the nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7.
For the croutons: heat the oven to 180°C (160° fan) 350°F gas 4. Grease a baking tray.
8.
Put the bread cubes on the baking tray and drizzle with the oil. Bake for 8-10 minutes until just golden.
9.
Pour the soup into warm serving bowls. Add a few croutons and grate over the remaining cheese. Serve immediately.