Simple Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Croutons

Description

This is a classic and very simple technique for homemade vegetable soups. I’m using broccoli, but almost any vegetable will work. I am a disciple of the Gordon Ramsey school of vegetable soups. It’s basically the vegetable, some stock or water, cooked until tender, pureed, and seasoned simply. His ‘crazy’ theory is that the star of the bowl should be the featured vegetable itself.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bread, toasted
  • 4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 2 heads broccoli, florets separated and stems chopped
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

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