Recipe

Broccoli and Lettuce Soup

Broccoli and Lettuce Soup

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Serves 4

1 big shallot chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

3-4 green onions chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

9 oz of broccoli florets Ask a question about this ingredient

1 head of romaine lettuce cut Ask a question about this ingredient

3 clove of garlic minced Ask a question about this ingredient

1 bay leaf Ask a question about this ingredient

1/8 teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4-1/2 cup of heavy cream Ask a question about this ingredient

3 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

Grated Parmesan cheese (about 1-2 tablespoon per person) Ask a question about this ingredient

Salt and pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Add the olive oil, the shallot and green onion to a pot and satue for 5 minutes or so until soft and translucent. Add the broccoli and satue for few more minutes.

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  2. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the cream and parmesan and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes.

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  3. Take out the bay leaf and puree the soup either in a food processor or hand blender.

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  4. Add the cream and cook for few more minutes without boiling. Add some parmesan cheese to each bow of soup.

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5 Comments on Broccoli and Lettuce Soup

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

I just made this soup and it's really wonderful. I added 1/2 serrano pepper when I added the liquid and I added vegetable broth instead of water since I had a bunch I needed to use. This is a great soup!! Using the water instead probably would be even better for giving it such a strong broccoli flavor. Great recipe.

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

I just made this soup with fresh broccoli...it was delicious...the flavor of the broccoli tasted so fresh and like it was good for me too! (which it is). thanks for a great recipe.

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Will it work with frozen broccoli?

Gizma_and_frou_frou Reply

sure, don't see why not. I used broccoli that came from a local farm and i convince myself it has more taste, but I am not sure I really can tell the difference when it's cooked :). Let me know if it worked for you.

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worked like charm. It's a most excellent soup.

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