Chopped & Ready

Cheesy Veggie Soup

with kale, leeks, and mushrooms

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Vegetarian

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 12 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
  • 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
  • 8 oz. Sliced Cremini Mushrooms
  • 3 oz. Shredded Kale
  • 3 oz. Leeks
  • 3 oz. Frozen Corn
  • 2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 4 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
  • ¼ oz. AP Flour
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    350
  • Carbohydrates
    40g
  • Net Carbs
    36g
  • Fat
    17g
  • Protein
    11g
  • Sodium
    1440mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Microwave

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  • Add protein to meal as desired.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Butternut Squash

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 Tbsp. olive oil, butternut squash, and a pinch of salt. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help prepare the butternut squash.

    Microwave uncovered until tender, 5-8 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave.

    While butternut squash microwaves, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Start the Soup

    Place a large pot over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add mushrooms, leeks, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and kale (in batches, don't overflow pot) to hot pot. Stir occasionally until vegetables are slightly softened, 6-8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the Corn and Butternut Squash

    Add butter, corn, 1/4 tsp. salt, butternut squash, flour, a pinch of pepper, and garlic salt to hot pot. Stir until combined and no dry flour remains.

  4. 4

    Finish Soup and Finish Dish

    Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.

    Add cream base, mirepoix base, rice, 2 cups water, a pinch of pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir occasionally until soup is slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes.

    If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping soup with cheese. Bon appétit!

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