A delightful tropical treat that also brings to mind lounging in the tropics. It doesn’t sound too appetizing after reading the ingredients, but it is fantastic. Definitely my favorite smoothie. by a buddy of mine who created it.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 20 mins |
| Total Time: | 30 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium shallots (or ramps), minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (5.2 ounce) package herbed cream cheese
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook shallots in the melted butter until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and mix until it forms a paste. Whisk in milk, 2 tablespoons at a time. Cook, stirring constantly, until a thick roux forms, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth a little at a time and keep simmering, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in ramps and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and allow to melt. Season with nutmeg and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 204 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 17 g |
| Cholesterol | 37 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
| Sugars | 6 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |