Moosewood Broccoli Soup Recipes

CREAMLESS BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Combine in a soup pot the oil, onions, celery, garlic and salt.
• Cook covered on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Meanwhile, rinse the broccoli, cut into 4-5 cups of florets, and peel and chop the stems to make about 2 cups.
• Reserve 1 cup of florets.
• When the onions are clear, add 4 cups of the water or stock and all the broccoli except for the reserved florets.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the oats and simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the broccoli is tender and the soup begins to thicken.
• Remove from the heat and then stir in the lemon juice, dill and pepper.
• Working in batches, puree the soup (in a blender, preferably) until smooth.
• Bring the remaining 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small sauce pan.
• Add the reserved broccoli florets and cook, covered, until they are bright green and crisp tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• Stir the florets and their cooking water into the soup.
• Garnish with lemon slices and chives if desired.
• Serve.

MOOSEWOOD LENTIL SOUP RECIPE RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• Place lentils and water in a soup pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and let cook until lentils are mushy (about 45 minutes). Add more water as needed, until the soup is your favorite consistency. Heat oil or melt butter in a medium-sized skillet. Add onion, celery, and carrots, and sauté over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs of your choice, and sauté about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to lentils. Stir in wine, if desired, lemon juice and molasses or brown sugar. Taste to correct seasonings, then simmer for at least 15 minutes longer. Serve hot, with a little vinegar drizzled onto each serving, and a sprinkling of minced scallions or parsley on top, if desired.

GOLDEN CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP (MOOSEWOOD COOKS AT HOME RECIPE)

Steps:

• Serves 4-6
• Saute the onions in the oil for about 5 minutes or until they begin to soften. Stir in the potatoes, carrots, squash, black pepper, and turmeric. Add the stock or water and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Stir in the buttermilk or milk and the cheese. puree' the soulp in a blender or food processor. Gently reheat. Add salt to taste, and serve topped with minced scallions, chives, or parsley.
• Info per Moosewood for 8 oz. serving:
• 192 Cal, 7g Protein; 9.9g Fat; 19.8 g Carbs; 227 MG Sodium, 18 MG Cholesterol