WOW! AWESOME SOUP!

[eliruthy]

 EMERALD ISLE SOUP
1/4 cup leeks or onions, chopped, about 3/4 ounce
1-2 tablespoons butter
16 ounces frozen broccoli
2 cups chicken broth, homemade preferred
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup heavy cream
Pinch nutmeg, optional

Sauté the leek or onions in the butter in a medium saucepan until tender. Add the frozen broccoli, broth and a bit of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer until the broccoli is very tender, about 10 minutes. Puree in a blender or with a stick blender until smooth and thick. Stir in the cream and blend well. Adjust seasoning and add nutmeg, if desired. Reheat if necessary.

Makes about 6 servings
Freezing not recommended

Per Serving: 204 Calories; 19g Fat; 5g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs

[mouseissue]

oooooooooh!... That does sound so good!

Thanks, eliruthy!

[shawn116]

Yes I agree it is a great site!!  She has a lot of great ideas.    I love how she gives her thoughts on the recipes and how she would change them etc.....   I wondered how this one would come out.   

[eliruthy]

It was SOOOOOOO easy and SHOCKINGLY good.  Dh hates broc...i'm not in love with it...but MAN.  It's great!  Salt and pepper are necessary!

[jess]

Aha!  I've been looking for a way to get more broccoli in my meals!  This is fantastic! Thanks for the recipe, I really like that site as well! 

[umpa]

I will be making this recipe this week.I love soups and sandwiches for supper.

[beth823]

Glad you tried it eliruthy I was wondering about that soup.  I lover her site as well.  I went out and bought the tool she recommends to blend that soup.  I use it a lot. Thanks for the feedback.  I will make this next week.  Here is to a healthy FTS new year!