The only reason broccoli soup turns grey is overcooking. Broccoli softens in 8 to 10 minutes; past that the chlorophyll breaks down and the colour turns olive. Put the potato in first and the broccoli after, because the two do not cook at the same rate.
Ingredients
For the soup
For thickening
Method
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Fry the onion and garlic
Cook the onion in butter for 3 minutes, then the garlic for 30 seconds.
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Cook the potato
Add the diced potato and the hot water and boil for 10 minutes.
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Add the broccoli
Add the broccoli florets and cook for 8 minutes only. A fork should go in easily while the broccoli is still bright green.
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Blend
Add the salt and pepper and blend smooth with a hand blender.
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Finish with cream
Stir in the cream and heat for 2 minutes without boiling. You can melt the cheese in at this point too.
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Serve
Ladle into bowls and grind black pepper over the top. Good with toast.
Tips
- Do not throw away the broccoli stalk; peel it and chop it, as it is the sweetest part.
- For a brighter green, boil the broccoli separately, plunge it into iced water and add it to the blender last.
Nutrition
Values are per serving and approximate.