Grandmas Broccoli Soup Recipes

GRANDMA'S CREAM OF POTATO SOUP OR BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Empty cans of chicken broth in pot.
• Add cubed potatoes and bring to a boil.
• While potatoes are starting to cook pan fry bacon until crisp and add bacon grease to chicken and potato broth.
• Crumble bacon and add to broth.
• Add diced ham to broth (optional).
• In a sauce pan melt butter and add diced onion, celery and carrots.
• Pan fry until soft.
• When potatoes are done add the celery, carrot and onion mixture with butter to broth.
• Reduce heat to medium and add about 1/4 to 1/2 of the quart of heavy cream.
• Be careful not to have soup at a heavy boil or cream will curdle.
• Add enough cream to make soup look creamy throughout.
• Add cheese (optional).
• Mix corn starch with very cold water and add to soup.
• Continue medium boil until soup thickens.
• If it isn't thick enough repeat corn starch and add slowly.
• Remove from heat and enjoy.
• Soup will thicken when it gets cold.
• Can add milk or water to thin out.

LITTLE GRANDMA'S BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Peel broccoli stalks to remove tough strings. Cut each stalk lengthwise into halves or quarters, depending on size. Put into large glass baking dish with 1/2 cup water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on medium high for 14 to 17 minutes, depending on the size of your bunch of broccoli and how tender you like your vegetables. Drain. Add the lemon juice, chili flakes, olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well. Serve warm or cold.

GRANDMA'S BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, heat the oil and sauté the onion until softened. Add the broccoli and sauté for one minute. Add the stock and salt and cook covered until broccoli is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Purée in a blender until smooth, thin with heated milk. Serve with crouton if desired.

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Clean chicken and remove some, but not all, fat. Place in a 2-quart soup pot with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and onion. Tie all dill sprigs into a bunch with kitchen string; add to the pot with salt and pepper. Add water until chicken is covered by 2 inches.
• Cook over medium-low heat until chicken is just about cooked through, about 3 hours. Remove chicken to a platter and allow to cool slightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut meat off the bones, place meat back into the pot, and discard the bones. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, about 30 minutes longer. Remove dill before serving.

GRANDMA'S BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Bring broth, broccoli, onion and nutmeg to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Combine in blender or food processor to desired consistency. I like little chunks.
• Add mushroom soup, butter, and sour cream and blend again.
• Bring to a simmer on stove if desired.

GRANDMA'S CREAM OF POTATO OR BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Empty broth in large pot. Add cubed potatoes and bring to a boil.
• While potatoes are starting to cook, microwave bacon until crisp and add grease to potatoes.
• Crumble bacon and add along with diced ham.
• Saute celelry, carrots and onion in melted butter until soft.
• When potatoes are done, add veggies and butter to pot.
• Reduce heat and add 1/4 to 1/2 quart cream to pot. Be careful not to bring to heavy boil or cream will curdle.
• Mix corn starch in very cold water and add to soup. Continue to cook until soup thickens.
• Remove from heat and serve immediately. Top with cheese, if desired, and serve with fresh bread. (Cornbread, rolls, or french bread work well.).

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Chop broccoli florets into smaller pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add shredded chicken, condensed soup, cheese sauce, uncooked rice, water, and sauteed vegetables. Mix thoroughly and transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

GRAMMA'S CREAM OF BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water and salt to a boil. Cook broccoli in boiling water, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, place broccoli in a small bowl, and mash.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mix in flour, and then gradually whisk in milk and water; stir continuously until liquid begins to boil. Stir in grated onion and mashed broccoli. Season with remaining salt.

GRANDMA BIRDIE'S BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets to the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain, then transfer florets to a bowl of ice water to cool.
• Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for dressing together in a bowl.
• Remove florets from the ice water and put on paper towels to dry.
• When ready to serve, transfer florets to a large bowl. Mix in carrot, onion, and bacon. Pour in dressing and toss until well distributed. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

OLD FASHIONED CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in large sauce pan. Sauté vegetables in butter until tender. Sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper; stir in well.
• Add chicken broth and cream. Cook until thick and comes to a slow boil; stirring frequently.
• Add wine and correct salt and pepper to taste.

GRANDMA'S BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Defrost broccoli. Mix in large bowl cream of mushroom soup, cheese sauce, and Miracle Whip.
• Mix broccoli, 1/2 cup stuffing mix, and shredded cheese; then mix cream mixture with broccoli mixture. Pack in large casserole dish. Top with 1/2 cup stuffing mix.
• Then cook at 350 degrees F for 1 hour covered. Casserole should be bubbling and golden brown.