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Broccoli-Cheese Soup

5/13/2011

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Broccoli-Cheese  Soup

My sister gave me this recipe from “Cooks Illustrated.” Here is my rendition. This is not the most simple soup in the world to make, but it isn’t complex either. And it is yummy and nutritious.

Heat 2 Tablespoons butter in large pot or Dutch oven.
When foaming subsides, add:
2 pounds broccoli, florets and stems, chopped in 2 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
(optional: two medium garlic cloves, pressed)
Cook, stirring frequently for 6 minutes

Add:
1 cup water
1 teaspoon baking soda
Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring once.

Add:
2 cups chicken broth
2-3 cups water

When simmering, add:
2 ounces (2 loosely packed cups) baby spinach
Cook for about one minute until wilted.

Blend mixture. I use a food processor but you can use a blender. Blend to desired consistency. I like the texture of a few small lumps.
Add to the mixture:
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (3 ounces)
¾ cups Parmesan cheese, grated

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Return to Dutch oven and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Add water to adjust consistency of soup
Salt and pepper to taste

You may find that it is a little difficult to find all of the ingredients in the photograph. Here is a clue. I buy herbs and spices, in this case the dry mustard, in bulk. Whenever I can, I roast a chicken for a couple of meals and then make chicken broth.

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    Girl with Cherries, ca. 1491–95, Attributed to Giovanni Ambrogio de Predi

    About Comfort Food

        Whenever I long for silence, solitude and simplicity, I’m always hoping to find comfort food waiting for me.  My comfort food rules are simple.

    Comfort Food must be
    1) Easy to prepare
    2) Taste yummy in my tummy
    Comfort Food does not need to be
    1) Nutritious (although it often is)
    2) Prepared from scratch
    Comfort Food can be
    1) Fruit and vegetables
    2) Fried in bacon fat (my personal favorite)
    3) Chocolate
    4) Low in cholesterol
    5) High in cholesterol
    6) Add your personal favorite:­­­_____________

    Index
    Fresh Tomato Sauce
    Broiled Salmon
    Baked Zucchini
    Ministrone
    Italian Sausage Soup
    Simply Yummy Zucchini Bread

    Comfort Beef Stew
    Guacamole
    Broccoli-Cheese Soup
    Brownies
    Comfort Chicken Soup

    Comfort Carrot and 
         Cauliflower  Soup Comfort Cheese Appetizers
    Grilled Salmon

    Mac and Cheese
    Meatballs-Made-by-Her
    Yorkshire Pudding
    Broccoli-Cheese Soup


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