Ellens Elegant Potato Broccoli Soup Recipes

POTATO BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion & celery. Cook until softened, 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add potatoes and chicken broth. Cover and simmer 8 minutes.
• Add broccoli and cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
• Remove 1 cup of broccoli and potatoes and slightly chop. Set aside.
• Using a hand blender, blend remaining soup in the pot until smooth. Add cream and simmer 1 minute. Stir in reserved broccoli, potatoes, and cheeses.
• Garnish with additional cheese if desired.

ELLEN'S ELEGANT POTATO-BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Cook potatoes and onions in boiling water, covered, for about 10 minutes; drain.
• Add cream cheese and broccoli soup; mix well.
• Stir in 3/4 of the crumbled bacon and 3/4 of the shredded cheese. Add garlic powder, chicken broth, and half and half. Stir until well combined.
• Add the butter, salt and pepper, and cover over low to medium heat until butter has melted.
• Stir again to combine all ingredients; simmer until hot. Serve immediately with the remaining bacon and cheese as garnish.

HEAVENLY BROCCOLI/POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In separate saucepans, cook the potatoes and broccoli in boiling salted water, covered, until tender, about 10 minutes for each; drain and set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, saute the onion in butter until tender, then add the garlic. When the garlic becomes aromatic, after about 1 to 2 minutes, stir in the flour and blend well. Gradually add the chicken broth and half and half, stirring constantly until it begins to get thick. If it gets too thick, add a little more liquid. Remember, the cheese will add thickness as well.
• 3. Stir in seasonings and the cheese, heating over low heat. When the cheese is melted, add the potatoes and broccoli.
• 4. Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp; drain and crumble. Add bacon to the soup and stir thoroughly.
• 5. Ladle the soup into bowls; garnish with croutons and bacon bits.

BROCCOLI & POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in broccoli; return to a boil., In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to pan; heat through. Sprinkle servings with cheese and parsley.

ELEGANT BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until tender; drain and keep warm., For sauce, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until warmed, stirring once. Serve over broccoli.