Cheesy Broccoli Leek Soup Food

CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup liquid. , In another large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Whisk in flour until blended. Add the milk and cheese. Cook over medium-low heat until thickened and cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli and reserved cooking liquid.

BROCCOLI LEEK CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Wash broccoli and cut crosswise into 1/2″ wide stalks then cut crosswise into 1″ pieces. Wash leek and cut in half; cut crosswise into 1″ pieces.
• Place broccoli and leek into a large skillet. Add one inch of water and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cover and let cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not drain.
• In a large stock pot over medium high heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
• Turn heat to medium and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
• Boil and stir for one minute. Add broccoli and leek, rosemary, oregano, pepper and garlic powder.
• Turn heat to low and let simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in milk and cheese and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes more; do not boil.
• 10 to 12 servings, about one cup each.

LEEK & BROCCOLI SOUP WITH CHEESY SCONES

Steps:

• Tip the leeks, potatoes and garlic into a large pan with the bouillon. Pour over 800ml boiling water, stir well, cover and simmer for 15 mins.
• Add the broccoli to the pan, then cover and cook for 5 mins more until just tender. Blitz with a hand blender until smooth, then pour in the milk and blitz again. Add a little stock if the soup looks too thick.
• To make the scones, heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and line a baking tray with baking parchment. Put the flour and baking powder in a bowl with the all but 1 tbsp of the parmesan and all the mustard powder. Gradually add the milk and oil, stirring with a cutlery knife until the mixture comes together. Shape into a log, about 16cm long and 6cm wide, and press the remaining parmesan on top. Cut in half along the length, then halve each of those pieces again to create four wedge-like scones. Arrange the scones on the tray and bake for 10-12 mins until golden.
• If you're following the Healthy Diet Plan, reserve two of the scones for another day. Will keep covered for up to three days. Halve the remaining two and top with half the goat's cheese and half the tomato. Ladle half the soup into two bowls and serve with the scones. The remaining soup will keep chilled for up to three days.

LEEK SOUP WITH BRIE TOASTS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute the leeks, mushrooms, tarragon and pepper in 2 tablespoons butter for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Spread one side of each slice with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Place Brie on buttered side of toasts. , Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Ladle soup into six 8-oz. bowls; place two toasts in each bowl.

CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Wash and chop broccoli into bite size pieces.
• Cook broccoli in a small amount of salted water until tender.
• While broccoli is cooking, melt butter in heavy saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender and translucent.
• Stir in flour to make roux; slowly add broth and cream.
• Stir and cook just until thickened.
• Add salt, nutmeg, and drained,cooked broccoli.
• Just before serving, stir in cheese.
• Serve with crusty bread.

ERIN'S CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Bring water and chicken bouillon granules to a boil in a pot. Add broccoli and onion; cook at a boil until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Combine milk, margarine, flour, and cream cheese in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until the margarine melts and the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
• Stir Cheddar cheese into the milk mixture; cook and stir until the Cheddar melts completely.
• Pour the broccoli mixture into the cheese mixture in the large pot; stir well.

CABBAGE, LEEK, AND BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and leek; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in potato, broccoli, and cabbage. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.