Broccoli Cheese (Swiss) Soup - Rachael Ray
Ready In: 40 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- salt and pepper
- 10 ounces yukon gold potatoes, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 bunch broccoli, chopped into 1/2 in. pieces (approx. 1 1/4 lbs)
- 3 1⁄2 cups water
- 2 cups shredded swiss cheese (1/2 lb approx)
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- toasted walnuts (optional garnish)
Directions
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook (stirring often), until softened (approx. 7 minutes).
- Add the potatoes and 3 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add broccoli and cover and cook until just tender (about 7 minutes).
- Puree half the soup in the blender. Add back to the other half in pan/pot.
- Stir in the 2 cups of the shredded cheese. Add cream and stir. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm over low heat.
- Recommended toppings: toasted walnuts (optional).
- If desired, prep and prepare the Ham and Swiss Toasts (listed separately) to accompany.
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