practical broccoli soup

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Practical Broccoli Soup

 

Recipe By :Dempsey Parr (Ed)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Specific Course

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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14 ounces broccoli

2 teaspoons butter

1 teaspoon oil

1 onion -- finely chopped

1 leek -- thinly sliced

1 small carrot -- finely chopped

3 tablespoons white rice

4 cups water -- (or 3 3/4)

1 bay leaf

4 tablespoons heavy cream

3 ounces cream cheese -- (or 3 1/2)

freshly grated nutmeg

salt and pepper

croutons -- to serve (see Cook's Tip)

 

1. Divide the broccoli into small florets 1 and cut off the stems. Peel the

large stems and chop all the stems into small pieces.

 

2. Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and add the

onion, leek, and carrot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the

onion is soft.

 

3. Add the broccoli stems, rice, water, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt. Bring

just to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add

the broccoli florets and continue cooking, covered, for 15-20 minutes until the

rice and vegetables are tender. Remove the bay leaf.

 

4. Season the soup with nutmeg, pepper and, if needed, more salt. Stir in the

cream and cream cheese. Simmer over a low heat for a few minutes until heated

through, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed. Ladle

into warm bowls and serve sprinkled with croutons.

 

COOK'S TIP

To make croutons, remove the crusts from thick slices of bread, then cut the

bread into dice. Fry in vegetable oil, stirring constantly, until evenly

browned, then drain on paper towels.

 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories 208; Protein 6 g; Fats 16 g; Carbohydrates 10 g; Saturates 9 g.

 

Source:

" Practical Soups Cookery "

Copyright:

" 2000 (Parragon hardcover) isbn 1840849320 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 233 Calories; 16g Fat (60.9% calories

from fat); 5g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 49mg Cholesterol;

123mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat

Milk; 3 Fat.

 

NOTES : This soup highlights the rich flavor of broccoli. It is a popular

vegetable with almost everyone and particularly healthy.

 

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