There are three qualities I like in a meal: easy, nutritious, tasty. I especially like it if it disguises vegetables in such a way that I don’t feel like I’m eating vegetables. I’ve had this Broccoli and Cheese Soup recipe in my recipe binder for ages, but I don’t think I ever made it until last night. I’d tried a few variations on broccoli cheese soup, and while they were often tasty, they didn’t come together real well. I suspect the secret to this one is in the roux. I knew Emeril wouldn’t let me down.
It starts by sauteing onions or leeks (I used leeks) in butter.
Then you add garlic and thyme and {gluten-free all purpose} flour. (I omitted the nutmeg. I’m of the opinion that nutmeg belongs in eggnog and ONLY in eggnog.)
To that, you add chicken stock. The flour thickens the stock and makes a nice rich broth.
After that thickens, you add broccoli.
My immersion blender wasn’t cooperating so I put it all in the blender and gave it a whirl.
Then added the heavy cream and finally the cheddar cheese.
I used sharp cheddar, and I really tasted the tang. It was magnificent.
You end up with THIS.
I’m telling ya, Panera has NOTHING on this stuff.
My family raved about it. With a slice of homemade whole wheat bread, this was a nice cozy winter meal. The soup alone would be a fabulous appetizer for company.
This post is part of the Tasty Tuesday carnival at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.
Also, I’m over at Therapon today talking about how to get your beauty sleep. Come over and say hi!
IRON!!!! Provided i have everything I need (need to double check on the heavy cream) I’m making this today. Thank you!
I used more broccoli than it called for too – I used two 10-oz bags. That should increase the iron content.
just got back from ShopRite (hate it there, but it has a Kosher bakery). I got a 20 oz bag. Had the same idea. Thank you!
Another great recipe Jo-Lynne that I can’t wait to try. For now, I’m off to Trader Joe’s bc tonight I’m making your enchilada recipe.
Have a great day…
This sounds wonderful!! I’ll definitely add this to my “recipes-to-try” – thanks!
Today, I also blogged an easy recipe, but mine was for a vegan tiddy oggie. Have you heard of them?
I absolutely love broccoli cheese soup. It is one of my favorite things ever.
need to make it gluten free, I wonder if the hevy cream is enough to thicken to soup without the addition of flour?
I plan to use the gluten-free all purpose flour I have in my cupboard.