Light Potato Broccoli And Shrimp Soup Recipes

BROCCOLI AND SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a medium-size pot, combine potato, broccoli, shallot, broth and thyme; bring to a boil, partially cover pot and cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Pour soup into blender and purée in batches careful not to splatter hot liquid; return soup to pot. (Or puree soup in pot using an immersion blender.).
• Add remaining ingredients to pot; reduce heat to low and simmer until hot, about 3 minutes. (Do not allow to boil.).

EVERYTHING-SPICED SHRIMP, BROCCOLI AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water by 2 inches and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 1 more minute. Reserve 3 tablespoons cooking water, then drain the potatoes and broccoli.
• Stir the cream cheese and reserved cooking water in a large bowl until smooth. Add the potatoes and broccoli and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and everything seasoning in a medium bowl. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the butter and let melt. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook, turning halfway through, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir the chives into the potato mixture. Divide the potato mixture and shrimp among plates. Sprinkle with more everything seasoning.

BROCCOLI & POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in broccoli; return to a boil., In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to pan; heat through. Sprinkle servings with cheese and parsley.

LIGHT POTATO, BROCCOLI, AND SHRIMP SOUP

Steps:

• Bring a medium sized pot to medium-high heat and coat with non-stick cooking spray. Add minced shallot and cook for 1 minute. Add potato and broccoli cooking for about 2-3 minutes to caramelize.
• Add chicken broth and thyme to the pot. Season with some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium and cook for about 15 minutes or until potatoes and broccoli are tender. Remove from heat and use a hand-held immersion blender to puree soup base.
• Place the pot back on medium low heat and add cream cheese, sour cream, and half & half. Stir regularly until ingredients are well incorporated and soup is creamy.
• Add shrimp and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until shrimp are cooked through. Be very careful not to over cook -- they are done when they turn pink. If you over cook, they will be rubbery.
• Check for seasoning, add salt and pepper to your taste if needed.
• Remove from heat and serve with some fresh parsley as garnish.