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Green Beans with Shallots and Cream

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Created By: Chef Keith Snow

Description:

Green beans really come to life with sauteed shallots and a touch of cream. Chef Keith Snow demonstrates how-to make this simple green bean dish. This is a Harvest Eating favorite!

Ingredients:

1 pounds fresh green beans, stems removed
1 half sliced shallots
1 tablespoons organic heavy cream
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cups veggie broth or chicken broth
pinch salt
pinch black pepper

Directions:

1. In a pot of heavily salted boiling water, add beans and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from water and place in ice bath to stop cooking process.
2. In a skillet over medium high heat add oil . Once hot, add shallots, cook for 1 minute, add broth and beans and cream and saute for 3 minutes.
3. Cook for a few minutes tossing beans in sauce and allowing it to reduce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

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Created By: Chef Keith Snow

Description:

This simple cream of broccoli soup is rich and delicious.

Ingredients:

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2 tablespoon olive oil
1 small white onion
2 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 whole head broccoli and stems about 5 cups
5 cups veggie broth
3/4 cup frozen drained spinach
1 cup organic heavy cream

Directions:

1. In a heavy pot over medium heat add olive oil, onions and garlic, cook for 2 minutes.
2. Add broccoli, veggie broth, spinach and cream, bring to simmer the nreduce heat to low, cover and cook 25 minutes.
3. Puree soup with immersion blender or food processor until desired consistency is reached.
4. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Chef’s Note: Finished soup can be garnished with Parmesan cheese as in video or a dollop or sour cream or a small handful of shredded cheddar cheese.
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Roasted Cauliflower Soup

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Created By: Chef Keith Snow

Description:

This recipe video demonstrates how to make a creamy and delicious soup from roasted cauliflower. This is a great soup on a cold winter night.

Ingredients:

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4 cups roasted cauliflower
1/2 cup roasted shallot
4 cups chicken broth, low sodium (or veggie broth if preferred)
1/4 cup organic heavy cream
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1 teaspoons herbs de provence
kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh chives

Directions:

1. In a heavy soup pot over medium heat add oil, carrots, roasted shallots and herbs de provence. Saute for 5 minutes.
2. Add cauliflower, broth and cream. Cook for 20 minutes.
3. Puree soup with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth.
4. Garnish with snipped fresh chives.

Chef’s Note: This recipe video demonstrates how to make a creamy and delicious soup from roasted cauliflower. See recipe on how to roast cauliflower below or watch video in the player above.
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