I love Emeril because he almost never lets me down. This recipe came from an episode of Emeril Live. I usually use fresh broccoli, and roast it just until it browns up around the edges. I also add about 1/2 teaspoon of Essence of Emeril along with the thyme and nutmeg.
Provided by DungeonDeb
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium pot, melt the 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme cook, stirring, until fragrant, for 20 seconds. Add the flour and cook, stirring until the mixture is well blended and smells fragrant, 2 minutes. Slowly add the chicken stock, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring, until tender, for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and puree with a hand-held immersion blender. (Alternatively, in batches, puree in a blender or food processor and return to the pot.)
- Add the cream and bring to bare simmer to heat through. Add the cheese and cook over low heat, stirring, until melted. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, stirring to blend.
- Remove from the heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle croutons over the top of the soup and serve immediately.
- Croutons:
- 1 cup 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubed French bread
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Essence or Creole seasoning, recipe follows
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the bread in a medium bowl and toss with oil and Essence. Spread evenly on a small baking sheet and bake, stirring twice, until light golden brown on top, about 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.
- Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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Jerina Jafrin
[email protected]I can't wait to try this soup! It looks so delicious.
robiul mir2
[email protected]This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the croutons.
Laxman Mandal
[email protected]I've never made broccoli and cheese soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!
Sardar Nouman
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover broccoli.
Matt Isenhour
[email protected]I love that this soup is made with simple, everyday ingredients.
Kingsley Nutbrown
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.
Mobile Legends
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Raju Kallpett
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!
Johan Sandoval
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It was so creamy and flavorful.
Leo Marrast
[email protected]This is the best broccoli and cheese soup I've ever had!
CARLA DUMAYAG
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Hany Srk
[email protected]I love the flavor of this soup. It's so cheesy and flavorful.
Lavendale Masaya
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Pavle Jeremic
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for broccoli and cheese soup. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Shabbir Kamboh
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so comforting and flavorful. I always add a bit of extra cheese to make it even cheesier.
Nabin FF Yt
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The broccoli is perfectly tender and the cheese sauce is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Alamudin Mohammed
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Sarah Lilly
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the croutons added a nice crunch.
Hassan mobarok
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added a bit of garlic powder and cayenne pepper to give it a little extra kick.