Smooth Broccoli Soup - Velouté Aux Brocolis Recipe

Name: Smooth Broccoli Soup - Velouté Aux Brocolis
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head of brocoli; 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut in pieces; 1 small sweet onion cut in pieces; 1/2 leek - only the white part; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup vegetable stock; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup cream; salt; white pepper; Fleur de Sel for garnish

Servings: persons

1 head of brocoli
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut in pieces
1 small sweet onion cut in pieces
1/2 leek - only the white part
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup vegetable stock
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cream
salt
white pepper
Fleur de Sel for garnish

1
Wash and prepare all the vegetables cut up in small pieces.
2
In a pot melt the butter. Sweat the onion, add the broccoli, carrot, garlic and leek, mix, allow to sweat for 5 minutes. Add the vegetable stock, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Add the milk and simmer over low heat another 5 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat and put in a liquidiser. Add salt and fresh ground white pepper and process until competely smooth. Check the seasoning.
5
Pour the soup through a medium strainer and press with the back of a laddle so any fibers from the leek or onion remain in strainer so the soup is very smooth. Check the seasoning and re-heat over low heat.
6
Whip up the cream. When ready to serve, whisk in the whipped cream, reserving 4 teaspoons for decoration.
7
Serve hot, sprinkle with a bit of Fleur de sel over each bowl and a teaspoon of whipped cream.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head of brocoli, 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut in pieces, 1 small sweet onion cut in pieces, 1/2 leek - only the white part, and more.

Yes, Smooth Broccoli Soup - Velouté Aux Brocolis 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.

Smooth Broccoli Soup - Velouté Aux Brocolis

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