Broccoli soup with Swiss cheese toasts is easy, vegetarian and kid friendly. Perfect!
Ingredients
- 1kg broccoli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1.25L (5 cups) Massel vegetable liquid stock
- 1 x 30cm French bread stick (baguette)
- 150g Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
Method
- Step 1Thinly slice the broccoli stems and break the heads into even-sized florets.
- Step 2Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the broccoli stem and garlic, and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute or until tender. Add the florets and stir until well combined.
- Step 3Add 1L (4 cups) of stock. Increase heat to high. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until broccoli is soft but still green. Uncover. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Step 4Transfer half the mixture to the jug of a blender with half the remaining stock. Blend until smooth. Return to the pan. Repeat with remaining mixture and stock. Place over medium heat. Stir until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 5Preheat grill on medium-high. Thinly slice the bread crossways. Place, in a single layer, on a baking tray. Cook under grill for 1 minute each side or until toasted. Top with the cheese. Cook under grill for 1-2 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Step 6Ladle the soup among serving bowls. Top each with 2 toasts. Season with pepper. Serve with remaining toasts.
- Vegetarian
Nutrition
1715 kj
Energy
22g
Fat Total
11g
Saturated Fat
10g
Fibre
27g
Protein
43mg
Cholesterol
1684.66mg
Sodium
3g
Carbs (sugar)
20g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Tip: Broccoli stalks are delicious, so don’t throw them out. Peel skin if desired and cook with the florets.
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- Author: Gemma Luongo
- Image credit: Ben Dearnley
- Publication: Australian Good Taste
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