Potato-and-Broccoli Soup

Bright green broccoli florets float prettily in this hearty soup, but it's broccoli stems that do the real work. They're cooked with the potatoes and then pureed to form a creamy base. A final touch of Parmesan gives the soup an Italian feel.

How to Make It

Step 1

In a large pot, melt the butter over moderately low heat. Add the onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the garlic, broccoli stems, potatoes, broth, water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are almost tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a food processor or blender, pulse the soup to a coarse puree. Return the soup to the pot and bring to a simmer. Add the broccoli florets and simmer until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan into the soup, and serve the soup topped with the remaining cheese.

Notes

Variation

If you'd prefer a completely smooth soup, add the broccoli florets to the pot after the potatoes have cooked for five minutes, and continue simmering until all of the vegetables are tender, about five minutes more. Puree the soup until smooth.

This would also make a great first course for 6 people.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 3/4 pounds broccoli, thick stems peeled and diced (about 2 cups), tops cut into small florets (about 1 quart)
1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes (about 5), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
3 cups water
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

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Cream of Broccoli Soup -- recipe 1

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in medium sized stock pot and saute 1 onion and 1 garlic clove (and 1 celery stalk, optional until tender) for 2 minutes
2. Add 8 broccoli florets (200 gms) and 3 cups of Chicken stock. Bring it to Boil and then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add salt and Pepper
2. Pour the soup into a blender, filling it no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender and pour into a clean pot. Tips : Before putting it into blender make it cold, otherwise it will be a disaster.
3. In small saucepan, over medium-heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in 3 table spoon of flour and add 2 cups of milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup.
4. Season with pepper and serve.

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