SIMPLE BROCCOLI SOUP WITH CHEDDAR CROUTONS

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This is a classic and very simple technique for homemade vegetable soups. I'm using broccoli, but almost any vegetable will work. I am a disciple of the Gordon Ramsey school of vegetable soups. It's basically the vegetable, some stock or water, cooked until tender, pureed, and seasoned simply. His 'crazy' theory is that the star of the bowl should be the featured vegetable itself.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Broccoli Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bread, toasted
4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 quart chicken stock
2 heads broccoli, florets separated and stems chopped
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Top each toast slice with Cheddar cheese. Melt cheese with a kitchen torch until bubbling and golden, 30 seconds. (See footnote for broiler instructions.)
  • Melt butter in a pot over high heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot butter until fragrant and sizzling, about 15 seconds. Add stock to pot and bring to a boil. Stir broccoli into stock, pushing broccoli down into liquid; return to a boil and cook until broccoli is tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Puree broccoli mixture using an immersion blender until soup is smooth.
  • Stir cream, cayenne pepper, and salt into soup; puree with immersion blender again until smooth, about 30 seconds. Ladle soup into bowls and top with cheese toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 65.3 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1105.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Ahmmad OP
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This soup is a must-try for broccoli lovers. It's simple to make and packed with flavor.


Jessy Memon
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfect. It's creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor.


Josie Morgan
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Saba Don
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but this soup was surprisingly good. The cheese and croutons really balance out the flavor.


Ariful Rahman
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I made this soup for my kids and they devoured it. They especially loved the cheesy croutons.


Mahamodul Hassan
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Delicious and nutritious! I love that this soup is packed with veggies.


Enxhi Cehu
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This soup was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the cheesy croutons.


Muzammil Official39
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I wasn't sure how I felt about broccoli soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's creamy, cheesy, and so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


NoorMuhammad Wazir
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So easy and delicious! My whole family loved it.


Ningi Maningi
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This soup is incredible! I love how simple it is to make, and the flavor is amazing. I added a bit of extra cheese to the croutons, and they were the perfect addition.