SEARED BROCCOLI AND POTATO SOUP
This is not your average broccoli soup. Instead of merely boiling the broccoli to cook it, here, the florets are seared until deeply browned on one side while remaining bright green on the other. This gives the soup a layer of caramelized flavor while also preserving the fresh green taste of the broccoli itself. It's a technique inspired by Andrew Feinberg of Franny's restaurant in Brooklyn, who also uses it for zucchini soup. In this version, we've added potato for body, chile flakes for spice and lemon zest to heighten the citrus tang at the end.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, for one, for two, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat. Add about a third of the broccoli, just enough so that it covers the bottom of the pan in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook broccoli without moving it for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until dark brown on 1 side only (leave the other side bright green). Transfer to a big bowl and repeat with remaining broccoli and more oil. When all the broccoli has been browned, season with 1 teaspoon salt and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to pan. Add onions and garlic, black and red peppers, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook onion-garlic mixture until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add potato to the pot with 1 quart water and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, cover pot and cook until potato is just tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add broccoli, cover again and cook until tender, another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add lemon zest and roughly purée soup with an immersion or regular blender, leaving some small chunks for texture. Stir in lemon juice. Finish with grated Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper and flaky sea salt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 289, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 565 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Sudais Iqbal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but the soup was too thick for my liking. I added some more broth and it was perfect.
Wemo Manie
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.
Malik Arshad Bilal
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great comfort food recipe.
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[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe. The soup was easy to make and turned out great.
Fazal Amin
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of broccoli and potatoes.
Sheraz K
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The soup was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Bishnu Cy
[email protected]This soup is a keeper! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that it's made with simple, wholesome ingredients.
Oliver Webber
[email protected]This soup is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen broccoli and potatoes, so it's a great recipe to have on hand when I'm short on time.
Joy Edobor
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers. It's a great meal to have on hand for busy weeknights.
Rakiya Musa Hassan
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. The broccoli and potatoes were perfectly cooked and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Salman Adil
[email protected]This was my first time making broccoli and potato soup, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the soup was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
SAMAD BHAI
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli and potatoes were cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
MahfuJ miya
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The broccoli and potatoes were perfectly cooked and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.