Broccoli White Bean Soup Food

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.

CREAMY BROCCOLI-WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Steam broccoli florets and stems until tenderand bright green, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly.Reserve 1/2 cup florets for garnish.
• Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until translucent, about 6 minutes.Add beans and stock and bring mixture to a simmer.Remove from heat and add broccoli; puree in batches in a blender until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish each bowl with broccoli florets, toasted pine nuts, and shaved Parmesan.

HEALTHY BROCCOLI, WHITE BEAN & CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium sized sauce pan over high heat.
• Add broccoli, and cook until tender (about 8 minutes).
• Stir in beans, and continue to cook until warmed through (about 1 minute).
• Add half of the mixture to a blender (or food processor) along with half of the cheese and puree.
• Repeat with the other half of the mixture and cheese.
• Serve warm & enjoy!

BROCCOLI WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter over medium heat in a 3-quart saucepan; add the onions, celery, and garlic. Saute until the vegetables are softened but not browned, about 6-8 minutes.
• Add the beans, cheese rind, stock/water and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add the broccoli, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until just cooked. Just before serving, stir in the balsamic vinegar and season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve the soup with grated Parmigiano cheese, if desired.

BROCCOLI RABE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Remove and discard tough ends from broccoli rabe stems; coarsley chop the broccoli rabe.
• Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add red pepper and 2 garlic cloves; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add broccoli rabe and salt, and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add water and cheese rind. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, simmer 15 minutes. Add beans, and simmer 5 minutes. Discard cheese rind.
• Rub both sides of toasted bread with cut sides of halved garlic clove. Tear toasts into bite-sized pieces; divide toast pieces evenly among 4 bowls. Ladle 1 1/2 cups soup over toast pieces in each bowl; top each serving with 2 tablespoons grated cheese.

STACY LONDON'S BROCCOLI, WHITE BEANS AND SAUSAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Place a heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil and then toss in the onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until just translucent. Add the broccoli and again season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the chicken stock over the broccoli and bring up to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is fork tender.
• Let cool slightly and then transfer, working in batches, to a blender. Cover the blender with a towel to ensure it doesn't splatter, and puree until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Place another heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the sausage and brown on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• When almost completely browned, add the kale. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour the broccoli soup in the sausage and kale and stir to combine. Let cook for one to two more minutes to let the flavors meld. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve while hot.

BROCCOLI CHEESE WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In stock pot, sauté onion and garlic in butter until limp but not brown.
• Add broth, chopped carrot, broccoli (or broccoli & cauliflower), beans.
• Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer gently 30 minute.
• Remove from heat. Add Velveeta cheese, skim milk powder.
• Using immersion blender, blend until smooth.
• Add cooking sherry, salt & pepper to taste.
• Reheat until hot but not boiling.
• Serve.

BROCCOLI RABE AND WHITE-BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat oil over medium. Add onions and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions have softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms begin to release their liquid, 2 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli rabe; cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add broth and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli rabe is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add beans and parsley; simmer until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

DICK'S WHITE CHILI WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI (BEAN SOUP)

Steps:

• Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning.
• Put oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chicken and sauté 7 minutes per side.
• Remove the chicken and cut into 1-inch cubes.
• To the pan, add the diced onion and chopped garlic.
• Sauté them until the onion is translucent and not browned.
• Place the chicken in a large pot.
• Add the white and black beans, chili, onions, garlic, seasoning, the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and wine.
• Stir well.
• Cover and cook for 15 minutes (over medium heat) stirring occasionally.
• Add the broccoli.
• Bring back to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer 7-9 minutes, or until broccoli is tender crisp.
• Remove from heat, stir in the sour cream and half and half.
• Good with corn bread.