Comforting Broccoli Soup

Name: Comforting Broccoli Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb kielbasa or 1 lb smoked ham, in small chunks (I like to use Mr. Sausage from the Co-op's freezer section); 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) canmuir glen diced tomatoes, including juice; 1 quart chicken broth; salt; pepper; 1 bunch broccoli, stems peeled and chopped fine,florets chopped (about 1 1/4 lbs); 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional; 14 cup chopped Italian parsley; 12 cup grated parmesan cheese

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb kielbasa or 1 lb smoked ham, in small chunks (I like to use Mr. Sausage from the Co-op's freezer section)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) canmuir glen diced tomatoes, including juice
1 quart chicken broth
salt
pepper
1 bunch broccoli, stems peeled and chopped fine,florets chopped (about 1 1/4 lbs)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
14 cup chopped Italian parsley
12 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a heavy soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the meat chunks.
2

Saute until lightly golden.
3

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4

Add the tomatoes and chicken broth, cover, and bring to a boil.
5

Add the broccoli pieces and return to the boil, then lower to simmer and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until the broccoli stems are tender.
6

Ladle the soup into warm bowls and add a big pinch of hot pepper flakes if you like.
7

Sprinkle parsley and Parmesan over each bowl and serve immediately.