Soup success!
I've done it! I've made good soup!!!!!!
Okay, I know in the grand scheme of things, this isn't a major victory for society or anything, but I have been in a culinary rut...
And I do love soup!
Many thanks to everyone who wrote me with soup recipes and guidance. I think I'll pay you back by sharing my new pride and joy!
Note: Originally, I got this recipe from the Panera Bread website. But of course I didn't follow the recipe. The following is what I did and, not to brag or anything, but it kind of rocks!
-Ally
Ally's Awesome Cheesy Broccoli Soup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 medium onion, chopped into teeny tiny pieces
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 can chicken stock
1 bunch fresh broccoli, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash nutmeg
4 ounces grated cheddar cheese
4 ounces reduced fat Velveeta
Saute onion in 1 Tablespoon butter, set aside. (Note: I think next time I'll omit this bit of butter and use cooking spray instead and save these calories.)
Place 1/4 Cup butter in saucepan with flour, whisking over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
While stirring constantly, slowly add milk until the roux reaches a smooth consistency. Continue stirring and add chicken stock.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Add carrots, broccoli, and onions and cook over low heat until veggies are tender (25-30 minutes).
Season with salt and pepper to taste. (I also used Garlic Salt to add additional flavor.)
Remove soup from heat and pour (a few cups at a time) into a blender. Puree until it reaches the consistency you like.
Return soup to pot and place over low heat. Add cheeses and nutmeg, stirring well.
Then...enjoy!
I hope you guys like this recipe. I can't wait to make it again. Plus, while you're all out of school for winter break I think it would be awesome if you'd do something kind for your moms and dads like...maybe...have dinner waiting some night when they come home from work? That might be awesome.
Later gators,
Ally
Okay, I know in the grand scheme of things, this isn't a major victory for society or anything, but I have been in a culinary rut...
And I do love soup!
Many thanks to everyone who wrote me with soup recipes and guidance. I think I'll pay you back by sharing my new pride and joy!
Note: Originally, I got this recipe from the Panera Bread website. But of course I didn't follow the recipe. The following is what I did and, not to brag or anything, but it kind of rocks!
-Ally
Ally's Awesome Cheesy Broccoli Soup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 medium onion, chopped into teeny tiny pieces
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 can chicken stock
1 bunch fresh broccoli, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash nutmeg
4 ounces grated cheddar cheese
4 ounces reduced fat Velveeta
Saute onion in 1 Tablespoon butter, set aside. (Note: I think next time I'll omit this bit of butter and use cooking spray instead and save these calories.)
Place 1/4 Cup butter in saucepan with flour, whisking over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
While stirring constantly, slowly add milk until the roux reaches a smooth consistency. Continue stirring and add chicken stock.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Add carrots, broccoli, and onions and cook over low heat until veggies are tender (25-30 minutes).
Season with salt and pepper to taste. (I also used Garlic Salt to add additional flavor.)
Remove soup from heat and pour (a few cups at a time) into a blender. Puree until it reaches the consistency you like.
Return soup to pot and place over low heat. Add cheeses and nutmeg, stirring well.
Then...enjoy!
I hope you guys like this recipe. I can't wait to make it again. Plus, while you're all out of school for winter break I think it would be awesome if you'd do something kind for your moms and dads like...maybe...have dinner waiting some night when they come home from work? That might be awesome.
Later gators,
Ally
posted by Ally Carter at Friday, December 28, 2007
11 Comments:
COOL!! I love, love, love, minestrone soup!! I LOVE IT!!!
I'll try to make it and I'll tell you about it!
(can't stop thinking about GG3)--although, I know it'll take a while...=)
Keep up the good work, Ally!!
* Maybe you shold try cookies next time....I love cookies!
By the way--when I said I "love, love, love minestrone soup", I was just saying what my favorite kind of soup is--I didn't mean to make it sound like you were making minestrone soup =P
GLAD I CLEARED THAT UP...
kirsten(from NC)
Your soup sounds great. I love to cook also.
I'm a big fan of your GG books. My sister got GG2 for Christmas and i read in one Day.
(i am currently re-reading it. ) cant wait for GG3!!!!!!
Good luck on finishing it.
i love panera bread cheesy brocclli soup. it is my fav. r u almost done with gg3 yet. hopefuly. i am rereading gg1 and gg2 for the 6th time (gg1 for the 10th) hope u have a happy new year.
-nor-
Sounds tasty. Of course, I just ate cheddar broccoli rice. Vegetarian, so sans chicken stock.
sweet!! my dad and brother would love this!! just to let you know, you telling us your word count and keeping us updated on your book's progress is very inspiring to me. and it's a huge kick in the pants to get my rear in gear and keep writing my own...so, thank you!!
Briana
i used your soup recipe as i tried to make my homemade pizza today.. success!
it tastes absolutely delicious.
(it kinda helped that broccoli and cheese are 2 of my favorite combos)
i got gg2 for xmas and couldn't put it down! i finished it in one day. or actually... in 4 hrs.
but can't wait till gg3~
no need to rush tho. make gg3 the best!~
Yay Ally! I'm so happy for you.
Maybe I'll try this recipe sometime...I never cook, but you soup sounds delicious! Always love Velveeta. :P
Can't wait to hear news on GG3. :)
I could make that for my parents... the only problem is while I live in Texas, my Dad works in Mexico City and when he is home, he is out having a conferance. My mom stays home, and by the time I get down cleaning the stables (Ugh...), making sure we have all the new calfs (Eh, it envolves riding my horse, so I am okay with it), and, depending whether I did it that morning or not, milking the cow.
Incase you wanna know, that real Texas right there. Don't know if I could stand doing all my chores AND cooking. It would cut into my riding my horse time.
MAKE THE THIRD BOOK SOON!!! then a fourth, fifth, and sixth would be nice. THEsE BOOKS ARE AmAZING, AmAZINg, like Grace. Ha ha. PLEASE LET THE BOOK COME ASAP, I'M DYING HERE.
Every time I go to Panera I get that soup! It is so good. I will have to try this recipie soon.
When is GG3 coming out? The suspense is killing me and I just read GG2 a couple weeks ago!lol.
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