Broccoli Rabe Potato Soup With Parmesan Croutons Recipe

1. 1

   Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pcs.

2. 2

   In a 4-qt saucepan boil potatoes, garlic, and water, skimming froth, till potatoes are very tender, about 15 min.

3. 3

   Set broiler rack about 1-inch from heat and preheat broiler.

4. 4

   While potatoes are boiling, in a bowl, sprinkle bread with oil and salt to taste and toss.

5. 5

   On a baking sheet arrange bread in one layer as close together as possible and sprinkle with half of Parmesan.

6. 6

   Broil bread till Parmesan is melted, about 1 minute.

7. 7

   Transfer potatoes with a slotted spoon to a bowl, reserving cooking liquid in pan, and with a potato masher, mash coarse.

8. 8

   Stir potatoes and broccoli rabe into reserved cooking liquid and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, till broccoli is tender, about five min.

9. 9

   Stir in remaining Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste.

10. 10

    Serve soup with croutons.

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    This recipe yields about 8 c., serving 4.

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