Emeril's Broccoli and Gruyere Soup Recipe

Name: Emeril's Broccoli and Gruyere Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup onions, chopped; 1/2 cup carrots, cut into rounds; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; Salt; Cayenne pepper; 3 cups broccoli florets; 2 quarts water; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated; Creole seasoning (Essence), recipe follows; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup carrots, cut into rounds
1/2 cup celery, chopped
Salt
Cayenne pepper
3 cups broccoli florets
2 quarts water
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated
Creole seasoning (Essence), recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
In a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
2
When the oil is hot, add the onions, carrots and celery.
3
Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
4
Saute for 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
5
Add broccoli and saute for 3 more minutes.
6
Add water and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
7
Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat and cover.
8
Simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
9
Remove the cover, add the cream and simmer another 10 minutes.
10
With a hand held blender, puree the soup.
11
Add 1 1/2 cups of the gruyere cheese.
12
Stir until the cheese is melted.
13
Check for seasoning.
14
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a little of the remaining Gruyere cheese and Creole seasoning.
15
Serve with crusty bread.
16
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup onions, chopped, 1/2 cup carrots, cut into rounds, 1/2 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Emeril's Broccoli and Gruyere Soup 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.

Emeril's Broccoli and Gruyere Soup

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