Heartybroccolisoup Recipes

Steps:

• Separate the stems and the florets from the broccoli. Trim and discard the bottom of the broccoli stems and peel the tough outer layers. Finely chop the stems and coarsely chop the florets and set aside separately.
• Mist a large pot with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the broccoli stems, onions and potatoes and cook, stirring, until softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the vegetables are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the reserved florets and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and continue to steam until the florets are bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the entire contents of the pot with the florets to the soup along with the nutmeg. Stir to combine and remove from the heat. Stir in the Cheddar, Worcestershire and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the scallions.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, bring water to boil. Add the broccoli, celery and carrots; boil 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set vegetables aside. , In the same pot, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. , Stir in reserved vegetables and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Steps:

• Brown one slice of onion in 1 tablespoon oil.
• Bring 6 cups of water and 6 chicken boullion cubes to a boil.
• Boil until boullion is dissovled.
• Add 8 ounces wide egg noodles and 1 tsp salt, boil for 3 minutes.
• Add 20 ounces frozen chopped brocolli (or 1 pound fresh chopped brocolli).
• Boil for 4 minutes.
• Reduce heat to simmer and add 1/8 tsp garlic salt, 6 cups of milk, and one pound of Velveeta cheese.
• Cook until cheese melts.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat margarine over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic and saute until softened.
• Stir in broccoli and potatoes and saute 1 minute.
• Add broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until veggies are tender.
• Use a hand blender, food processor or traditional blender to puree the soup, in batches if necessary, until it is smooth.
• Return to the pan and heat through.
• Variation: Substitute cauliflower celeriac, squash or a combination of these veggies.

Steps:

• Simmer the yams, covered, in two cups chicken broth 10 minutes or until soft; puree in food processor and set aside.
• In large pot with cover, saute the onions and garlic in oil until the onions are translucent and starting to brown.
• Add celery.
• Saute a few minutes, add broccoli and remaining chicken broth.
• Simmer, covered, eight minutes or until tender-crisp.
• Stir in puree; add seasonings.
• Serve immediately.
• Garnish each portion with chopped watercress.