Broccoli Soup Jamie Oliver Recipes

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan
• Add the garlic and onions cook until the onions are softened, do not let them brown.
• add chopped broccoli and potato and cover in the butter.
• Let them sweat (with the lid on) for a few mins.
• Add vegetable stock, top up if it doesn't cover the vegetables, and bring it up to the boil.
• Leave to cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 mins.
• Leave to cool, then blend.
• Add milk if desired.
• This can then be reheated. Alternatively it can be frozen and can be cooked from frozen in a sauce pan.

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli florets into small florets. With the stalk, trim and slice in half length-ways and finely slice.
• Blanch the broccoli florets really quickly in boiling salted water for 60 seconds.
• Drain in colander, then spread it on a clean tea towel to steam dry. (This is important because it will help the dressing cling to the broccoli). Once dry transfer to a serving dish.
• Fry the bacon on a medium heat with a small splash of olive oil until crisp and golden, then spread most over the broccoli. Any left over fat can be used in the salad dressing. Pour it into a mixing bowl with the garlic,Dijon mustard, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk together.
• Add the sliced tomatoes and chopped chives to the broccoli and bacon bits. Dress it really well and check the seasoning. If it needs pimping up , add a splash more vinegar.
• Serve straight away.

Steps:

• Reserve several broccoli florets for garnish.
• Take the rest of the broccoli, the potato, garlic, the stock, a heavy pinch of salt and place all into a large pot over high heat.
• Bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are soft, 20 minutes or so.
• Meanwhile, cook the reserved florets in a little salted water until just done and still bright green.
• Drain and set aside for service.
• At this point add the curry powder, if using.
• If not, transfer the vegetables to a blender or food processor (or use an imersion blender- I love mine!) and puree the vegetables with some of the stock until well pureed.
• Return to the pot.
• Taste, adjust for salt and pepper.
• Add the cream or yogurt, stir to combine, heat to serving temperature.
• Serve by spooning into bowls or cups, put a few drops of cream or yogurt in the center to decorate, and place a few of the reserved broccoli florets on top for garnish.

Steps:

• Melt butter in large sauce pan. Sauté vegetables in butter until tender. Sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper; stir in well.
• Add chicken broth and cream. Cook until thick and comes to a slow boil; stirring frequently.
• Add wine and correct salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and saute onion and celery until tender. Add broccoli and broth, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
• In small saucepan, over medium-heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup. Season with pepper and serve.

Steps:

• Cook onion in butter over moderate heat, stirring, for 4 minutes.
• Add broccoli, stock and curry and season to taste.
• Simmer mixture, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Puree mixture in processor in batches, transferring it to a saucepan.
• Add cream and heat over low heat.
• Garnish with croutons or scallions.

Steps:

• In a large deep pan heat the oil over medium and add the onion & garlic.
• Cook gently until softened for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the potato, broccoli and stock and bring to the boil.
• Turn heat down and simmer for 20 mins until vegetables are cooked.
• Either pour into a blender and blend or use a stick blender in pan to make a smooth mixture.
• If using a blender add soup back to the pan and heat gently.
• It is at this point you can add the chopped bacon and simmer til bacon is cooked, about 15mins, then check seasoning.
• If not adding the bacon, check seasoning and add salt & pepper to taste & reheat gently.
• Serve in nice bowls with slices of french bread which have been toasted on one side, turned over and topped with either blue cheese or whatever cheese you have on hand and grilled for a few mins til melted & crispy, on the side.
• Note: cooking time does not include the extra time for the bacon addition.

Steps:

• Chop the potato and onion and fry gently in the oil
• Trim the broccoli and cut the stems into 1/2 inch slices. Add the stems to the onion and potato mixture. Fry for 5 minutes and season
• Reserve half the broccoli florets and add the remainder tho the potato mixture, adding the water or stock. Simmer for 20 minutes until the vegaetables are soft
• Add the remaining broccoli florets and the sugar, cook for one minute and put into a food processor nad blend
• Pour the soup into a tureen and sprinkle on the grated cheddar, stirring and turning with a ladle until the cheese is melted