A pretzel is a type of baked bread product made from dough most commonly found in a unique knot-like shape. Pretzels originated in Europe. The traditional pretzel shape is a distinctive S symmetrical looped form, with the ends of a long strip of dough intertwined and then twisted back into itself in a certain way ("a pretzel loop"). Now, pretzels of various shapes are available around H the world. Pretzels are often seasoned and flavored with various salts, sugars or other various seeds or nuts.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped onion
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped celery
- 4 cups (1 L) peeled and diced Yukon potatoes
- 4 cups (1 L) reduced- sodium chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded Canadian old white Cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 cup (250 mL) 5 % sour cream
- 1/3 cup + 2 tsp (90 mL) canned whole cranberry sauce
Directions
- In large pot, melt butter over medium heat; cook garlic, onion and celery stirring for 3 to 5 min or until onion is softened.
- Add potatoes and chicken stock; bring to boil, over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 10 to15 min or until potatoes are tender.
- In a blender, in a food processor or with an immersion blender, puree until smooth; return to pot, if necessary. Stir in cheese and sour cream; heat over low heat until cheese melts.
- Spoon 1 tbsp (15 mL) cranberry sauce in center of each shallow bowl and ladle soup around cranberries, not covering so it appears as an eyeball. Serve immediately.
