Emerils Broccoli And Gruyere Soup Recipes

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, carrots and celery. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
• Sauté for 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften. Add broccoli and saute for 3 more minutes. Add water and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Bring the soup to a boil reduce heat and cover, add the cream and simmer another 10 minutes. With a hand held blender, puree the soup.
• Add 1 1/2 cups of the Gruyere cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted. Check for seasoning. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a little of the remaining Gruyere cheese and Creole seasoning. Serve with crusty bread.

Steps:

• Dry-fry the mustard and fennel seeds over a medium heat until the mustard seeds start to pop. Using a pestle and mortar, grind the seeds to a fine powder.
• In a large saucepan, fry the chorizo (without any oil) for 4 mins over a medium heat until it releases its oils, then use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a plate and set aside.
• Add the oil to the pan and tip in the onion and garlic. Cook for 10 mins until the onion is softened. Stir in the ground spice mix and fry for a further 1 min, stirring continuously, before adding the broccoli and chicken stock. Bring the liquid to the boil, then put a lid on the pan, turn the heat to low and leave the soup to simmer for 5 mins or until the broccoli is tender.
• Blend the soup until completely smooth in a food processor, or with a stick blender, then stir in two-thirds of the gruyère and the cream. Season to taste. Spoon into bowls and top with the remaining cheese and the chorizo.