Easy But Elegant Broccoli Soup Food

EASIEST BROCCOLI SOUP EVER

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the insert. Bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli, cover the pot, and steam the broccoli until fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer broccoli to a blender and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Place milk, Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese in the blender. Carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the mixture moving before leaving it on to puree. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree in a bowl.

BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

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.

QUICK AND EASY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, thyme, salt, and broth and bring to a boil.
• Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
• Add the broccoli with cheese sauce.
• Simmer another 5-10 minutes.
• Puree the soup in batches in a blender or with an immersion blender.
• I like mine a little bit more chunky so I use
• a potato masher to smash the broccoli and potatoes leaving some texture in the soup.
• Bring to a simmer, taste, and season with salt
• and pepper.
• Enjoy!

REALLY EASY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in water until tender.
• Do not drain.
• Add remaining ingredients except cheese and simmer for 3 or 4 minutes.
• Run through blender until you have desired consistency. ( you can set aside a few flowerettes for garnish).
• Stir in cheese if using.
• For Vegetarian do not use Cream of Chicken.

EASY BUT ELEGANT BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; cook the onion, carrot and garlic for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the stock and bring to a boil; add the broccoli.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the broccoli is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a blender or food processor, puree the soup in batches and transfer to a glass bowl.
• Stir in the cream; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until chilled.
• Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
• If you prefer hot soup, serve when ready with a sprinkling of chopped parsley on each serving.