Vegetable White Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 3 oz butter
  • 3 oz shallots, peeled and diced
  • 3 oz celery, trimmed and sliced
  • 4 oz fennel, trimmed and chopped
  • 2 oz mushrooms, wiped and chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1-2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pan and add the shallots, celery, fennel, mushrooms and thyme. Cook gently for 5 mins then sprinkle over the flour and saute for another minute. Gradually stir in the chicken stock, scraping any sediment from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for about 30 mins until the liquid has reduced by about half.
  2. Pour in the cream and heat through gently. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cool slightly then puree in a blender or food processor. Strain through a fine sieve, stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning to taste. Allow to cool then freeze in 1 cup portions for up to 3 months.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

539 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.3g 19% DV
Total Fat 35.1g 45% DV
Carbs 51.2g 19% DV
Fiber 9.5g 34% DV
Sugar 12.9g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 220.3mg 10% DV
Potassium 901.8mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 103.8mg 35% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 181mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 55mg 61% DV
Vitamin D 7mcg 35% DV
Calcium 193.8mg 15% DV
Iron 7.5mg 42% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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