Broccoli And Bean Soup Recipes

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.

CREAMY BROCCOLI AND BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over low heat, and sauté the onions for 5 minutes.
• Turn the heat up to medium, and add in the garlic. Sauté for 1 minute. Then pour in the white wine, stir and cook for 1 minute. Then stir again and simmer for 2 minutes or until the wine has mostly evaporated.
• Drain and rinse the beans and add to the pan. Then add in the broth, broccoli, greens, parsley, salt and pepper, and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the broccoli is bright green and tender throughout.
• Then transfer the cooked broccoli and bean soup into a blender and blend until completely smooth. You may need to do so in small batches.
• Serve warm with a sprinkle of red onions, more parsley and black pepper, a drizzle of olive oil, and dollop of yogurt if you desire.

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 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.

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.

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.