Broccoli Soup

Submitted by Cameronsmommy

"I found this on the Food Network."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 1 russet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 pinch dried thyme leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed
• 2 -4 tablespoons cream (optional) or 2 -4 tablespoons half-and-half (optional)
• fresh ground black pepper

• Optional toppings

• shaved parmesan cheese (optional) or shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• crumbled bacon (optional)

directions

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the potato, thyme, salt, and broth and bring to a boil.
4. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered until the potato is fork tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Add the broccoli and simmer for 3 minutes.
6. Puree the soup in batches in a blender or with an immersion blender.
7. Return soup to the pot and add the cream. Bring to a simmer, taste, and season with salt and pepper.
8. Serve with optional toppings.

Reviews

[Ms. Poppy]

This recipe was a little watery so I thickened with a little flour. I didn't have cream or half-and-half so I used evaporated milk, maybe 1/4 - 1/2 cup, which I stirred in flour. I added the milk-flour mixture at the end when the soup started boiling. Also, I added thin carrot shreds along with the potato, thyme and broth. I removed some of the cooked carrots before pureeing and added back to the pot with the rest of the soup. It was pretty good and I didn't have any leftovers.

 

[HeatherDawn._]

I found this pretty bland but the three other people I served it to last night said they liked it. One asked for the recipe so I guess it's an OK recipe.

 

[*Parsley*]

Nice, thick soup without all of the fat of cream. I dis use 4 tbsp of fat free half and half as the "optional" cream, and I think it really needs it just to add a little creaminess. I added some extra garlic. I garnished with shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon. Thanx for a nice lunch.