Broccoli Apple Soup With Rice Food

BROCCOLI APPLE SOUP

Steps:

• Prep the broccoli: Separate the broccoli florets from the stems. Peel the outer tough skin of the stems with a vegetable peeler. Slice the stems into rounds and chop finely (a mini chopper food processor works well for this step).
• Adjust seasonings: Return soup to the pot, reheat and adjust seasonings to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh chives to serve. Recipe adapted from Cooking the Nouvelle Cuisine in America by Michele Urvater and David Liederman.

BROCCOLI APPLE SOUP WITH RICE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large pot with lid. Add broccoli, thyme, onion, apple and celery
• 2. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes.
• 3. Add vegetable stock and pepper cook 30 minutes more
• 4. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Puree 1 cup at a time in blender. Then add rice.
• 5. Serve hot garnish with a dollop of yogurt and sprinkle with parsley.

WILD RICE WITH BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the water and rice mix with contents of seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Add the soup, milk, cream cheese and salt; stir until cheese is melted. Add broccoli and carrot; cook over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender. Sprinkle with almonds.

NEXT DAY RICE AND BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat butter in a small saucepan. Add onion or shallots, and apple, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add cooked broccoli, rice and broth, cover and simmer 5 minutes to reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve as is, or better yet, puree in blender. If thick, thin with water; adjust seasoning.

BROCCOLI APPLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pot with lid.
• Add broccoli, thyme, onion, apple and celery.
• Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes.
• Add stock and pepper, cook 30 minutes more.
• Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• Puree 1 cup at a time in blender or food processor.
• Serve hot or chilled, garnished with a dollop of yogurt and sprinkling of minced parsley. Makes 5 1/2 cups.

BROCCOLI AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook rice medley as per package directions until just done.
• About 30 minutes.
• Do not drain.
• In a large soup pot, on medium heat, melt butter with oil.
• Add carrot/onion and saute until onion is tender.
• Add garlic and saute until just fragrant.
• Add broccoli and also saute for 5 minutes.
• Add stock and rice with liquid.
• Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

BROCCOLI AND BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in large saucepan (3 quarts or more).
• Bring soup to a boil, stirring several times so bottom doesn't burn.
• Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer the soup for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
• Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender or food processor. Do not over blend.

BROCCOLI WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the water and rice mix with the contents of the seasoning packet; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add the soup, milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted.
• Add broccoli and carrots; cook over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes or until broccoli and rice are tender.

BROCCOLI WITH RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Add rice and soup. Cook until heated through.