Chilled Broccoli Soup with Porcini Recipe

Name: Chilled Broccoli Soup with Porcini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons shallots diced; 1 teaspoon salt to taste; 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste; 2 cups potatoes peeled, cubed; 3/4 gallon chicken broth; 4 cups broccoli florets blanched; 1/4 cup mushrooms, porcini fresh; 1 teaspoon chives finely chopped; 1 teaspoon sea salt coarse, to taste; 1 teaspoon white pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon olive oil, extra-virgin; 4 each tuscan bread thin slices; 1 tablespoon ricotta salata; 1 teaspoon black pepper cracked, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons shallots diced
1 teaspoon salt to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
2 cups potatoes peeled, cubed
3/4 gallon chicken broth
4 cups broccoli florets blanched
1/4 cup mushrooms, porcini fresh
1 teaspoon chives finely chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt coarse, to taste
1 teaspoon white pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil, extra-virgin
4 each tuscan bread thin slices
1 tablespoon ricotta salata
1 teaspoon black pepper cracked, to taste

1
Heat the olive oil and add the diced shallots.
2
Sweat and season with salt and pepper over a medium flame.
3
Once shallots become translucent, add the cubed potatoes and sweat for three minutes.
4
Add the chicken stock.
5
Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 1/2 hours over medium heat.
6
Remove and puree with an upright blender.
7
Add the blanched broccoli to the puree while blending.
8
Season, strain through a fine strainer and ice immediately.
9
Serve ice cold.
10
Preparation of the Garnish: Slice the Porcini on a very sharp Japanese mandoline and add chives, salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.
11
Preparation of the Ricotta Toasts: Dry toast the bread until crispy and golden brown.
12
Cool and spread ricotta on the toast.
13
Grind black pepper on top and serve with garnish

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 tablespoons shallots diced, 1 teaspoon salt to taste, 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Chilled Broccoli Soup with Porcini falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chilled Broccoli Soup with Porcini

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Variations & substitutions

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