Swiss Broccoli Soup Recipes

HAM 'N' SWISS SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add broccoli and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add the ham, cream and thyme; heat through. Stir in the cheese until melted.

SWISS BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Cut enough 1-inch florets from broccoli to measure 2 cups. Cut rest of broccoli into 1-inch pieces. Cook florets and broccoli separately, in lightly salted water; until just tender. (Florets will be done first.) Immediately rinse in cold water to chill completely. Drain. Set florets aside until serving time.
• In a large saucepan, saute leeks in butter until tender; about 3 - 4 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and cook for a minute or so, stirring with a whisk. Remove from heat and stir in chicken stock. Return to heat and simmer 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Add broccoli pieces (not florets) to chicken stock and puree in an electric blender, in batches, until smooth.
• Shortly before serving, blend in cream and cheese. Simmer gently until cheese melts. Add nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Add reserved broccoli florets to heat through. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI AND SWISS SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot saute onions and garlic and then add the chicken stock.
• 2. Cut the broccoi into small pieces and add to the stock and simmer until the broccoli is tender. Then add the half & half,salt and pepper.
• 3. Bring to a boil and add the roux until the soup thickens. Then turn off the heat and whisk in the cheese.
• 4. When the cheese is melted its ready to serve.

SWISS BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add heavy cream. Stirring, bring to a boil and boil until thickened. Remove from heat.2. Stir in cheese cover and set aside, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.3. Meanwhile, in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, bring broccoli, water and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Break broccoli apart with a fork. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes or until tender. Stir cooked broccoli with liquid into cheese sauce. Reheat if necessary over low heat before serving.

BROCCOLI CHEESE (SWISS) SOUP - RACHAEL RAY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook (stirring often), until softened (approx. 7 minutes).
• Add the potatoes and 3 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add broccoli and cover and cook until just tender (about 7 minutes).
• Puree half the soup in the blender. Add back to the other half in pan/pot.
• Stir in the 2 cups of the shredded cheese. Add cream and stir. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm over low heat.
• Recommended toppings: toasted walnuts (optional).
• If desired, prep and prepare the Ham and Swiss Toasts (listed separately) to accompany.