South Beach Cream Of Broccoli Soup Recipes

SOUTH BEACH CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli into florets and set aside.
• Trim and discard the tough fibrous skin from the stems, coarsely chop and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the oil.
• Add leeks and celery and saute for 8 minutes, or until the leeks are soft.
• Add the broccoli stems and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add the broccoli florets and simmer for 10 minutes more.
• Puree the mixture in a food processor or blender. Return to saucepan.
• In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of evaporated milk with the cornstarch until smooth.
• Slowly add to the broccoli mixture, stirring constantly over medium heat.
• Stir in the remaining milk, thyme, and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.

RICH BROCCOLI CREAM SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add the broccoli, broth, garlic salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until broccoli is tender. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream; cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

EASY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add diced celery, onion, and garlic to butter. Allow 2 minutes to soften.
• Stir in flour and continue stirring for 1 minute.
• Slowly stir in veg. broth & frozen broccoli. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Spoon out most of the big chunks of broccoli.
• Mash the broccoli with a potato masher or puree in a blender -- return broccoli to soup.
• Add milk and cubed cheese. Stir occasionally until melted and well combined.
• Season with black pepper &/or hot sauce for a kick!

BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and saute onion and celery until tender. Add broccoli and broth, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
• In small saucepan, over medium-heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup. Season with pepper and serve.

KETO / LOW CARB CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Add butter, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder & paprika to a large pot over medium heat. Stir frequently until melted and blended together.
• 2. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Once boiling allow to boil 5-8 minutes.
• 3. Add broccoli, stir and return to a boil. Once boiling reduce to simmer and cover. Cook for an additional 20 minutes.
• 4. Remove from heat, add cheddar, salt and pepper to taste. Stir and Serve.
• This makes 6 - 1 cup servings at 4.1 net carbs.