VERY GREEN BROCCOLI SOUP

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Progresso® chicken broth and crispy panko bread crumbs. Broccoli, spinach, garlic and more create a sensational soup.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lb fresh broccoli
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
Gray salt
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
5 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
2 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel
1 cup whipping cream or buttermilk (if using buttermilk, use 1 teaspoon lemon peel)
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Cut broccoli florets from stems. Peel tough outer skin from stems; trim off fibrous ends. Cut stems into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until light brown. Stir in onion and celery; season with salt. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together gremolata ingredients; set aside.
  • Stir thyme, broccoli stems and broth into soup. Heat to boiling. Cook uncovered over medium heat about 3 minutes. Stir in broccoli florets; cook about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is very tender. Stir in spinach and lemon peel (spinach will wilt).
  • In blender, cover and puree soup in small batches. (At this point, soup can be covered and refrigerated up to 1 day or frozen up to 1 month.) Return soup to Dutch oven; reheat over medium-low heat. Stir in cream; season to taste with additional salt and the pepper.
  • Ladle soup into warm individual soup bowls. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon gremolata onto each serving. Pass remaining gremolata at table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Kalab Zinaye
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This soup is so good! It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables.


Mahin Raj
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


basem duqmaq
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I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese and the crispy shallots. They really take this soup to the next level.


Shadow KittenGaming
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jordan Hickey
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli is always cooked perfectly.


Armstrong Juliet
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This is a great recipe for anyone who loves broccoli soup. It's easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.


White Sherif
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite!


Stovabs Sports
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's so delicious that they won't even realize they're eating broccoli.


wolf ninja
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's so flavorful and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.


Elizabeth Appiah
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This soup is so creamy and comforting. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Urooj fatima Urooj fatima
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I love the vibrant green color of this soup. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it all up.


Yasar Khan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover broccoli.


Victor Ihechi
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I'm not a fan of celery, but I didn't even notice it in this soup. It's so creamy and flavorful that the celery just blends right in.


Mis Lamiya
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's a healthy and affordable way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


Ahmed Ehab
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It's so delicious and comforting.


Krishna Thapa
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This soup is a must-try for any broccoli lover. It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with nutrients.


Jamal Jamal
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Wow!


Sadiya Afreen
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This is the best broccoli soup I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese and the crispy shallots.


harrison mcsparron
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but this soup changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Angel Lavoie
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This soup is simply amazing! The color is so vibrant and the flavor is out of this world. I added a bit of extra garlic and some freshly ground black pepper, and it was perfect. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


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