Broccoli Di Rape And Garlic Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Cut off and discard the tough ends of the broccoli rabe and cut the rest of into 2-inch pieces. Place the broccoli in a colander and rinse. Drain well. Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add the broccoli to the hot oil. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and cook, covered, over medium to low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until the stalks are tender but still al dente. Add the reserved garlic, check the seasonings, and serve hot.

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, trim 1/2 in. from broccoli rabe stems; discard any coarse or damaged leaves. Rinse broccoli rabe in cold water and cut into 2-in. pieces; set aside., In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the broccoli rabe, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and 1/2 cup broth. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until broccoli rabe is tender. Drain linguine; add to the pan. Stir in parsley and enough remaining broth to moisten the linguine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Steps:

• Prepare garlic broth (can be made ahead and frozen if desired):.
• Cut the garlic cloves in half lengthwise and, if necessary, remove the green germ growing through the center.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over low heat.
• Stir in the garlic cloves and cook, stirring often, until the outside of the garlic is translucent and cloves are soft, about 20 minutes.
• Don't let the garlic brown.
• Pour in 9 cups water.
• Bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
• The garlic will be very tender.
• To make the soup:.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the garlic broth, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil.
• Stir in the pasta and boil for 6 minutes.
• Add the broccoli di rape and return to a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer until the broccoli di rape is tender, about 4 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice to taste.
• Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Pass grated cheese at the table.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut an X in the bottom of the stems of the broccoli rabe and place in the boiling water. Cook until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe and saute 10 to 15 minutes, or until desired doneness. Dust with parmesan cheese, if desired.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the garlic broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta and boil for 6 minutes.
• Stir in the broccoli di rape and return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the broccoli di rape is tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice to taste. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Pass grated cheese at the table.