Gourmet Cream of Broccoli Soup

76 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 45 min

“Just enough for two people, easy to prepare, and freezes well. If freezing, do not add cream until ready to use.” - by Elizabeth Zyla

Directions

Melt butter in pan, do not brown. Add vegetables, toss to coat with butter, then press parchment paper on top of vegetables--this is called "sweating"-- for better flavor. Put lid on pan and simmer very gently until vegetables have softened. Do not brown.
Remove paper, add chicken stock, bring to a boil, then simmer until vegetables are soft.
Put in blender and puree until smooth. Pour back in pan, add salt, pepper, and cream. Simmer gently, do not boil or cream will curdle, until heated through.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (2 total)

Calories
453 cal
23%

Fat
35 g
54%

Carbs
28.2 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (76)

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DELFORTY

Oct. 14, 2003

"This is an excellent recipe. To call it gourmet, however, may be to venture into hyperbole. I seasoned it with fresh pepper, and garnished it with shredded cheddar, but made no further adjustments; ..." See morenone need be made. This is a solid, simple recipe that, given the excellent, tasty result, takes very little time and effort to prepare. It is refreshing to find a recipe accurately scaled down to two servings--thank you Miss Zyla!"

PAKTKB

Apr. 25, 2003

"Excellent soup, very tasty and easy to make. I omitted the butter, cream and salt. Instead, sauteed in water and used plain soy milk. I did, however, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of loosely grated sharp ched..." See moredar cheese. The flavor was still excellent with the modifications."

OODLES_OR

Feb. 3, 2007

"OMG...is this awesome or what?!!! We absolutely loved this soup. Not to mention how EASY it is to make. I followed the recipe exactly as written and would not change a thing (as I normally would) i..." See moren the future either. Thank you for another grrrreat recipe."

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