Curtis broccoli soup

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsBroccoli florets and top third of stalks, cut into chunks
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1Onion, chopped
2cupsVegetable stock
1Te salt
¾cupMilk or heavy cream
1pinchCayenne
Cheddar croutes, for garnish

Directions

In a large soup pot, heat the oil and saute the onion until softened. Add the broccoli and saute for one minute. Add the stock and salt and cook covered until broccoli is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Puree in a blender until smooth, thin with heated milk.

TIP:

LOOKS LIKE BROCCOLI.... BROCCOLI RABE Trim off the bottom, tough stems of the broccoli rabe, wash well. Slice stems into ½-inch pieces and saute with whole peeled garlic cloves in olive oil. After 5 minutes add florets, saute until slightly tender, add a pinch of Italian red pepper and serve over pasta.

Copyright, 1997, TV FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Rights Reserved Recipe by: PICK OF THE DAY SHOW #PD7718 02/05/97 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #521 by Dorothy Tapping <ctapping@...> on Mar 18, 1997