Broccoli Soup Recipe

Name: Broccoli Soup Recipe
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 white onion, chopped; 3 celery ribs, sliced crosswise; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 lbs broccoli, cut into florets; 3 1/2 cups water (or 1 cup stock and 2 1/2 cups water); Pinch of fresh pepper; Copious amount salt; Dash of cream; Cheddar Crisps (recipe follows); 4 ounces (1 cup) coarsely shredded cheddar cheese

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 white onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, sliced crosswise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 lbs broccoli, cut into florets
3 1/2 cups water (or 1 cup stock and 2 1/2 cups water)
Pinch of fresh pepper
Copious amount salt
Dash of cream
Cheddar Crisps (recipe follows)
4 ounces (1 cup) coarsely shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, celery, and garlic and cook over medium heat until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the broccoli, water, and stock, if using, and bring to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes, or until broccoli is tender. Working in batches, transfer the contents of the saucepan to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to saucepan and reheat to desired temperature. Season with pepper and salt. Stir in cream, if using. Serve with Cheddar Crisps.
2

Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the cheese in 8 2-inch circles. Bake until dark gold in color, about 10 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool before removing from sheet.