nice recipe for Broccoli soup?

[EmmaH]

I recently went out for dinner to a really nice restaurant and i had an entree of broccoli soup.
It was the nicest soup i think i have ever eaten in my life!!!
Does anyone have any recipes for broccoli soup that they have tried and loved?

 

[ajackies]

For me, it is always about speed and efficiency.
Try this one out.
Standard ingredients and not too many.
Also a lot of positive testimonials.
A perfect day for it if you live here in the Northeast.
Good luck!
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/best-cream-of-broccoli-soup/Detail.aspx

 

[RonP]

Cream of Broccoli soup



1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine
1/2 cup onions, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrots, diced
20 ounces broccoli, fine cut
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 lemon peel, finely grated
4 1/2 ounces chicken broth
1 pound pasteurized processed cheese
3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
16 ounces whipping cream
1 quart water

Cooking Instructions:
Cook margarine and flour in a suitable pan over medium high heat, stirring constantly with a wire whip for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.

Combine water, chicken broth, onion, celery and carrot in a suitable pot and bring to a boil. Cook until the vegetables are soft. Remove from the heat and let cool. Puree in a blender.

Reheat the pureed vegetables. While heating, cut the processed cheese into 1-inch chunks. Once soup comes to a boil, stir in the cooked flour and margarine and continue cooking for 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Reduce heat and stir in cheese until completely melted. ( Do not allow it to scorch.) Stir in the Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce,
dry mustard, cream, lemon peel and chopped broccoli. Return to a simmer then remove from heat,

 

[RonP]

Cream of Broccoli soup



1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine
1/2 cup onions, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrots, diced
20 ounces broccoli, fine cut
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 lemon peel, finely grated
4 1/2 ounces chicken broth
1 pound pasteurized processed cheese
3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
16 ounces whipping cream
1 quart water

Cooking Instructions:
Cook margarine and flour in a suitable pan over medium high heat, stirring constantly with a wire whip for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.

Combine water, chicken broth, onion, celery and carrot in a suitable pot and bring to a boil. Cook until the vegetables are soft. Remove from the heat and let cool. Puree in a blender.

Reheat the pureed vegetables. While heating, cut the processed cheese into 1-inch chunks. Once soup comes to a boil, stir in the cooked flour and margarine and continue cooking for 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Reduce heat and stir in cheese until completely melted. ( Do not allow it to scorch.) Stir in the Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce,
dry mustard, cream, lemon peel and chopped broccoli. Return to a simmer then remove from heat,

 

[ElenaL]

Dear Emma,

This type of soup us very healthy and is high in folic acid because of the amount of broccoli used.

For broccoli soup i use this recipe:

1 c. onion, diced, 1 carrot, diced, 1 celery stalk, diced, 1 clove garlic, chopped, 6 c. broccoli, chopped (about 2 crowns), 2 c. low sodium chicken broth, 2 c. skim milk, ground black pepper to taste.

And this is how is prepared:

1. In a large soup pot, combine onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
2. Add the broccoli, cover the pot, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
3. Allow the soup to cool and transfer the soup to a blender. Add skim milk and blend until smooth.
4. Transfer soup back to the pot and reheat the mixture slowly until heated through.


Bon appetit

 

[Yianna]

Broccoli and pine nut soup

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1kg broccoli, trimmed, cut into small florets
4 cups vegetable stock
1/3 cup pine nuts

Method
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes or until soft.

Add broccoli, stock and 2 cups water to pan. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, heat a small frying pan over medium heat. Dry-fry pine nuts, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden. Add to soup.

Using a food processor or blender, process soup, in batches, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Return soup to pan. Stir over low heat for 8 minutes or until warmed through. Ladle into bowls and serve.

 

[Yianna]

Broccoli and pine nut soup

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1kg broccoli, trimmed, cut into small florets
4 cups vegetable stock
1/3 cup pine nuts

Method
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes or until soft.

Add broccoli, stock and 2 cups water to pan. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, heat a small frying pan over medium heat. Dry-fry pine nuts, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden. Add to soup.

Using a food processor or blender, process soup, in batches, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Return soup to pan. Stir over low heat for 8 minutes or until warmed through. Ladle into bowls and serve.