Garlic Soup With Potatoes And Broccoli Recipes

GARLIC SOUP WITH POTATOES AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring the water or stock to a simmer in a large saucepan or soup pot. Add the minced garlic, the bouquet garni, salt and pepper, and the potatoes, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the broth fragrant.
• Add the broccoli and simmer uncovered for another 5 to 8 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
• Taste the soup and adjust seasonings, making sure that you have added enough salt (the flavors should be vivid). Beat the eggs in a bowl. Remove a ladleful of the soup and whisk it into the eggs to temper them. Turn the heat off under the soup, and stir in the egg mixture. The eggs should cloud the soup but they shouldn't scramble. Stir in the parsley and serve, topping each bowl with grated Parmesan.

BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the melted butter until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add potato and broccoli stems; generously season with salt and pepper. Pour broth into potato mixture, cover, and simmer until potatoes are softened, about 10 minutes.
• Mix broccoli florets into soup and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour, milk, and heavy cream into melted butter. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk milk mixture until bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk thickened milk mixture into soup until incorporated; adjust salt and pepper.

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.

CREAMY BROCCOLI AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the potato, thyme, bay leaf, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are well coated, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
• Add all but 2 to 3 of the broccoli florets, bring back to a simmer and cook until the broccoli is tender, about 20 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Remove from the heat, and let cool at least 5 minutes. Remove and discard the thyme and carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill blender more than halfway full).
• Meanwhile, cut the reserved broccoli florets in half, lengthwise. Put in a small microwave-safe bowl, toss with a splash of water and a pinch of salt, cover and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
• Add the cream and reheat the soup if necessary. Adjust the consistency and seasoning with water, salt and pepper.
• Serve hot and garnish each soup with a broccoli half.

GARLIC SOUP WITH POTATOES AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring the stock to a simmer on medium heat. Add the minced garlic, the herbs/spices, and the potatoes. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes.
• Add the broccoli and simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes or so. (If using fresh broccoli, about eight minutes).
• Beat the eggs in a small bowl. Remove a ladleful of the soup and whisk it into the eggs to temper them. Remove the soup from the heat and whisk in the egg mixture. The eggs should cloud the soup but they shouldn't scramble.
• Top each serving with the grated Parmesan.
• You can make the soup in advance and add the eggs just before serving if desired.
• Variations: substitute 1 cup small pasta for the potatoes; add a few garlic croutons to each bowl before serving; substitute other green vegetables, such as green beans, peas, kale.