Swiss Broccoli Soup Recipes

BROCCOLI CHEESE (SWISS) SOUP - RACHAEL RAY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook (stirring often), until softened (approx. 7 minutes).
• Add the potatoes and 3 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add broccoli and cover and cook until just tender (about 7 minutes).
• Puree half the soup in the blender. Add back to the other half in pan/pot.
• Stir in the 2 cups of the shredded cheese. Add cream and stir. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm over low heat.
• Recommended toppings: toasted walnuts (optional).
• If desired, prep and prepare the Ham and Swiss Toasts (listed separately) to accompany.

SWISS BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• 1. IN 2 QT PAN, SAUTE ONION IN BUTTER UNTIL TENDER. STIR IN GRAVY, MILK AND BROCCOLI.
• 2. HEAT SLOWLY, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY. ADD CHEESE, SALT & PEPPER. HEAT UNTIL CHEESE IS MELTED, STIRRING FREQUENTLY.
• 3. MAKES 4 SERVINGS (ABOUT 4 CUPS)

SWISS BROCCOLI CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. Cook ham (about 15 minutes) in 2-3 cups of water, enough to cover ham plus a little more. Reserve 1 1/2 cup of this broth after boiling.
• 2. add the beef boullion cube and stir to disolve. set the cubed ham aside.
• 3. Combine the brocolli and the 1 1/2 cups broth and cook brocolli until tender.
• 4. Add ham, milk, half and half to the broth and brocolli
• 5. Mix the flour with the 1/4 cup water till smooth then add to the soup mixture.. stir until thickened.
• 6. Add the shredded cheese and stir until melted.

BROCCOLI AND SWISS SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot saute onions and garlic and then add the chicken stock.
• 2. Cut the broccoi into small pieces and add to the stock and simmer until the broccoli is tender. Then add the half & half,salt and pepper.
• 3. Bring to a boil and add the roux until the soup thickens. Then turn off the heat and whisk in the cheese.
• 4. When the cheese is melted its ready to serve.