Nostalgia in a Bowl
By kelsielynn87
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Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5-7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, choppped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon chicken or vegetable bouillon (seasoning)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 head)
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheeses (sharp,white,cheddar,jack; use any cheese you like)
- french baguette
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in large pot or a deep pan, saute onion & garlic on medium heat. Soften the onion but don’t burn the garlic.
Step 2
Add butter, melting & stirring add the flour, & season with bouillon. Stirring until the flour is cooked out & you have a thickened roux.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium-low. Gradually whisk or mix in milk. Stir. Add, cheese. Add, cream. Mix until nice & smooth. It should look like cheese soup at this point.
Step 4
Add broccoli. Bring to a simmer. Cover. Cook until the florets are tender.
Step 5
Puree the soup in batches in a blender until desired consistency (or puree in pot with an immersion blender.)
Step 6
Garnish with cheese, Serve immediately with crusty bread.
You could surely substitute some of the milk or cream with chicken or vegetable broth.
Chef Tips and Tricks
Ingredients
- Ground meat
- Coriander, chopped
- Onions, minced
- Egg
- Salt
- Ground Pepper
- Cheddar (cube and slice)
- Canola Oil
Method
Chop coriander and mince onions
Mix the meat, coriander, onions, pepper and salt in a large bowl
With your hands, shape the meat into a large ball
On a clean surface, flatten the ball and place a cube of cheddar on top
Cover the cheese with the edges of the meat, creating a ball again
Place in a pan and let one side simmer in canola oil
Flip the patty and place a slice of cheddar on top
Place the lid on the pan and let cook to desired texture
Put the patty in a bun with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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