MPP Andrea Horwath’s Famous Broccoli Nutmeg Soup
Oct 30, 2015
MPP Andrea Horwath’s Famous Broccoli Nutmeg Soup
One of the best ways to fill Half Your Plate (and all of your soup bowl) is with a simple pureed soup. They’re a time-honoured and super-simple way to get a whole lot of vegetable flavour on the table in a hurry – maybe even hide vegetables from finicky eaters. This one was custom created by MPP Andrea Horwath with Chef Michael Smith’s coaching!
Ingredients
- 2 tbs Butter or more if you're feeling indulgent
- 1 large Onion chopped
- 2-8 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
- 1 big head Broccoli cut into small pieces
- 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth or just plain water
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Salt
- Lots of Freshly Ground Pepper
Instructions
- In a soup pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Toss in the onions and garlic, stirring and sizzling as the onions soften. Add your broccoli and pour in the broth. Bring to a slow, steady simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, just long enough for the vegetables to soften but not long enough for the flavours to peak and fade, 20 minutes or so.
- In the last minute or two, stir in the nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper.
- Purée the works using your hand blender, tilting the pot and going for the depths. The longer you puree the smoother the soup. Alternatively use a food processor or blender. Ladle, serve and share!
Notes
© Chef Michael Smith
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2250IUVitamin C: 99mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.4mg
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