Soup Recipes » Broccoli Soup » Creamy Broccoli Soup

Broccoli and Fennel Soup with Gruyere Cheese

Ingredients -

1/3 cup Green Onions, chopped
3/4 cup Fennel, chopped
3 tablespoons Butter
1 tablespoons Corn Oil
3 cups Broccoli Florets
1-1/2 cups Chicken Broth
2 cups Half-And-Half
1/4 cup Gruyere Cheese, shredded
2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 Medium Tomato, seeded, chopped

Preparation:

1. Add the green onion, fennel and 2 tablespoons of oil to a pot and cook for 5 minutes.

2. Add the broth and broccoli and bring to a boil.

3. Cover, reduce heat and let simmer 6 minutes.

4. Puree 2 cups of soup for 1 minutein a blender and then return the puree to the saucepot.

5. Stir in next 4 ingredients.

6. Cook for 2 minutes.

7. In skillet, cook the tomatoes and the remaining fennel in the remaining butter for 2 minutes.

8. Top the soup with the tomato mixture.

9. Serve and enjoy.

Soup Making Tips -
Vitamins and Nutrients in Broccoli

	Broccoli is loaded with vitamins and nutrients. It is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A and folate. Broccoli is full of dietary fiber and is a very good source of manganese, tryptophan, potassium, protein and omega 3 fatty acids. Several B vitamins are prominent in broccoli including vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6.

Soup Making Tips -
Grilling Broccoli

	Broccoli takes on a wonderful smoky flavor when it is grilled. To grill broccoli, heat the grill and use a paper towel dipped in olive oil to grease the grates. Cut a head of broccoli into halves or quarters, depending on the size, and blanch for two to three minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, place on the grill, and grill for three to five minutes each side.

Soup Recipes