Smoked Gouda Broccoli Soup Recipes

GOUDA AND BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in the melted butter until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Sprinkle flour over the onion; continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Pour chicken broth and milk into the pot; reduce heat to medium, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir shredded Gouda cheese into the liquid; cook and stir until the cheese melts completely.
• Place broccoli into a microwave-safe dish; cook in the microwave until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir broccoli into the soup.
• Season the soup with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to serve.

SMOKED GOUDA-BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Cut 1 1/2 cups bite-size broccoli florets and set aside. Coarsely chop the remaining broccoli.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add flour and paprika; stir to coat. Add broth and the chopped broccoli. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make croutons: Toss bread with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Puree the soup in a blender, in batches if necessary, or use an immersion blender. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Return the soup to the pan over low heat. Add cheese a little at a time, stirring constantly until it melts before adding more. Stir in the reserved broccoli florets. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar, salt and white pepper. Serve hot, topped with the croutons.

BROCCOLI SMOKED GOUDA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. Saute onions until they start to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and heat for another minute will stirring constantly. Stir in flour and cook for another minute while stirring constantly.
• Stir in chopped broccoli and potato, making sure to coat all pieces with the sauteed onion, garlic, and flour mixture.
• Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower to medium heat and cook for another 20 minutes, or until broccoli and potato pieces soften. Stir in half-and-half.
• Transfer everything to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Return pureed mix to the pot. Stir in shredded gouda, Serve immediately.