Broccoli & Swiss Cheese Soup
![Broccoli and Swiss Cheese Soup](https://recipeland.com/rails/active_storage/representations/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OTMyNiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--58a839f4a4808a1cf1b61ad4463ae7eb1f03d029/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls4NjAsbnVsbF0sImNvbnZlcnQiOiJ3ZWJwIiwic2F2ZXIiOnsic3Vic2FtcGxlX21vZGUiOiJvbiIsInN0cmlwIjpmYWxzZSwiaW50ZXJsYWNlIjp0cnVlLCJxdWFsaXR5Ijo1MH19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--4288720e597eeb129da100809b95192d1d38cc9d/orig_65dba2002358e1030d5c.jpg)
Yield
6 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
35 minIngredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
2 ½ | pounds |
broccoli florets
cut into 1inch florets |
|
1 | tablespoon |
olive oil
|
|
2 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
1 | cup |
leeks
chopped, or green onion |
|
4 | teaspoons |
butter
|
|
4 | tablespoons |
all-purpose flour
|
|
4 | cups |
stock
vegetable |
|
1 | cup |
light cream (half&half)
or milk if you prefer lighter |
|
1 | cup |
swiss cheese
shredded |
|
⅛ | teaspoon |
nutmeg
|
|
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
||
croutons
to serve, optional |
*
|
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
1.1 | kg |
broccoli florets
cut into 1inch florets |
|
15 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
2 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
237 | ml |
leeks
chopped, or green onion |
|
2E+1 | ml |
butter
|
|
6E+1 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
946 | ml |
stock
vegetable |
|
237 | ml |
light cream (half&half)
or milk if you prefer lighter |
|
237 | ml |
swiss cheese
shredded |
|
0.6 | ml |
nutmeg
|
|
1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
1 | x |
croutons
to serve, optional |
*
|
Directions
Cut enough florets to measure 2 cups. Cut rest of broccoli into 1 inch pieces.
![First get ready these a few ingredients.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10561/78529d76f33b211b677b_550.jpg)
![Prepare the broccoli.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10562/077da862f8ec78906569_550.jpg)
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic, stirring constantly, and cook for 40 seconds to 1 minute until very fragrant.
Cook broccoli pieces first, add pieces into skillet, stirring, cover and cook for about 3 minutes, until fork tender. Transfer cooked broccoli pieces onto plate and set aside. Add broccoli florets into skillet, cover and cook for about 3 minutes until fork tender. Transfer cooked florets onto another plate and set aside.
![Cook broccoli pieces first,](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10564/7152b11d1b6099c34b9e_550.jpg)
![Cover and cook](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10566/01ad071d5c76eee89d08_550.jpg)
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in leeks, and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and cook one more minute, stirring with whisk.
![Meanwhile prepare leeks.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10565/3bcf22bbc06b738c5ec3_550.jpg)
![Now time to cook leeks.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10568/69093dfce9fc79400ccb_550.jpg)
![Cook until tender, about 4 minutes.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10570/97907c79d785b4e04b56_550.jpg)
![Sprinkle in flour.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10571/eee9e2c4085617e33c1d_550.jpg)
Pour in broth and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli pieces to broth and purée until smooth. Just before serving, blend in cream and Swiss cheese.
![Cook one more minute, stirring with whisk.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10572/bacfc26cc99736b3eeac_550.jpg)
![Pour in broth.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10573/fcc154a51bb42ee72093_550.jpg)
![Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10574/234331b704a1db0987d3_550.jpg)
![Add broccoli pieces to broth.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10575/d01e991f16b221c89668_550.jpg)
![Stir well and puree.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10576/d56ea338291eb4562d0a_550.jpg)
![Until smooth.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10577/81349e57f3e88fa702a2_550.jpg)
![Just before serving, blend in milk,](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10578/e1a89e8a5d1caf774354_550.jpg)
![add Swiss cheese,](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10579/a00914fa937684aab2ab_550.jpg)
Simmer gently until cheese melts. Add nutmeg, salt and black pepper to taste. Divide among serving bowls, top with reserved florets and croutons if desired. Serve warm.
![Simmer gently until cheese melts.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10580/38f661c1a44bfb89d117_550.jpg)
![Time to enjoy this delicious soup.](https://c.recipeland.com/images/r/10463/65dba2002358e1030d5c_550.jpg)