Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 large stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original almondmilk
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Method

  • Melt butter in a large stockpot. Add onion and saute over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add celery, carrot, and potato and cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Stir in Almond Breeze almondmilk, broth, and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Let mixture cool slightly, then carefully transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Return to pot and add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes more. Slowly stir in cheese and cook until melted.