Broccoli And Parsnip Soup Recipes

SPICY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Wash the broccoli head and cut it into florets. Cut the stem into small pieces. Use whole broccoli, don't waste anything. Peel the parsnip and ginger and cut them into small pieces.
• Place broccoli, parsnip, and ginger in a large pot.
• Add water or vegetable broth, if using, just enough to cover the vegetables.
• Add olive oil and season with salt (add just a half teaspoon).
• Bring soup to a boil. Cover with the lid, lower the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are soft enough to puree.
• Take the soup off the heat. Remove a cup of the liquid and set it aside.
• Transfer the cooked vegetables into a high-speed blender and blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
• Add more reserved liquid if the soup is too dense until you achive the desired constancy.
• Add in spices - cinnamon, turmeric, and pepper. Blend the soup again, just a few pulses for spices to combine.
• Taste the soup and add more salt to taste.
• Transfer the soup back to the pot.
• Serve hot with additional toppings.

BROCCOLI AND PARSNIP SOUP RECIPE - (3.6/5)

Steps:

• Cut off and discard tough lower third of broccoli stems, then peel remaining stem and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut remaining broccoli into 2-inch-wide florets. Bring water to a boil in a 4-quart heavy pot, then add broccoli and 1 teaspoon salt and boil, uncovered, until broccoli is just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, reserving cooking water in pot, then drain broccoli. Wrap parsley, thyme, and bay leaf in a small square of cheesecloth and tie into a bundle to make a bouquet garni. Add to reserved cooking water along with parsnips, onion, and chicken broth and simmer, covered, until parsnips are very tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Discard bouquet garni and reserve 1 cup cooking liquid, then purée remaining soup with broccoli, in batches if necessary, in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Transfer puréed soup to another pot and thin to desired consistency with reserved cooking liquid. Stir in pepper, nutmeg, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally.

PARSNIP & BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Spray large pan and heat. Saute parsnips and onion for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, trim broccoli and cut into small florets. Add to pan and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until veggies are tender.
• Let cool slightly and puree with food processor. Season with pepper to taste, add the corn and bleu cheese.
• Heat gently for about 5 minutes until corn is tender and cheese has melted.