Jonathan's Broccoli Soup
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Soups
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2        tablespoons  oil
  6               cups  broccoli -- chopped *see note
  1             medium  onion -- diced
     1/4      teaspoon  sage -- rubbed
  1              clove  garlic -- minced
  1              large  baking potatoes -- diced
  4               cups  chicken broth -- defatted
  1                     bay leaf
                        salt and white pepper -- to taste
     1/2           cup  heavy cream -- (35%)
  6          teaspoons  cheddar cheese -- shredded, ** see
                        -- note
  1            package  frozen puff pastry shell
 

Preparation:

* The recipe called for 2 heads of broccoli, chopped I guessed 6 cups ** The recipe called for Stilton Cheese In a large saucepan saut‚ in oil, over medium heat, broccoli, onion, sage and garlic. Add potato, chicken stock, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until potato is fully cooked. Pur‚e in a food processor and return to heat. Adjust seasoning and add cream. Simmer gently. Do not boil. Preheat oven to 425øF. Place hot soup in individual serving bowls and add a bit of Stilton. Cover with the puff pastry which has been rolled out, make sure it does not touch the soup. Brush the top of the pastry with an egg wash (egg and water mixed). Bake at 425øF 10 minutes. Watch carefully so it doesn't bur

 

Nutritional Information:

239 Calories (kcal); 17g Total Fat; (61% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 30mg Cholesterol; 572mg Sodium