Servings: 8 as a first course
The textural contrast of crisp bacon against the creamy puree of broccoli, leeks, and onion really makes this soup shine.
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In a 4- to 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. When hot, add the onions, leeks, garlic and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir well, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the aromatics are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp. kosher salt.
Add the broccoli, chicken broth, and wine, plus 2-1/2 cups water. Stir well and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very tender and the soup is full-flavored, 7 to 20 minutes.
Take the pan off the heat and let the soup cool for 5 minutes. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender (fill the jar no more than half full and vent the lid, topping it with a folded kitchen towel to prevent hot splashes). Wipe the pan clean and put the soup back into the pan.
Add the cream and 1/2 tsp. of the lemon juice. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Ladle into 8 soup bowls and garnish each serving with 2 tsp. crumbled bacon.
I have to say that I read the reviews after I started making the soup (won't do that again LOL!). It turned out bland so I added some bouillon and finished it with Parmesan Cheese. Much, Much better. In the future, I will use all broth and add a Parmesan rind.
This is the first time a Fine Cooking recipe has ever failed me. I always expect to make adjustments for my own personal taste but this recipe, I had to remake in every way. Just skip it!!!
Very bland. Plain. Nothing special. Is missing in texture. Wont make it again!
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