Broccoli Cheese (Swiss) Soup - Rachael Ray

Name: Broccoli Cheese (Swiss) Soup - Rachael Ray
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; salt and pepper; 10 ounces yukon gold potatoes, peeled and finely chopped; 1 bunch broccoli, chopped into 1/2 in. pieces (approx. 1 1/4 lbs); 3 1/2 cups water; 2 cups shredded swiss cheese (1/2 lb approx); 1/2 cup heavy cream; toasted walnuts (optional garnish)

Submitted by Jug OMud

"Please note: This recipe calls for 10 oz small yellow-fleshed potatoes (like Yukon Gold or similar). FYI, this is approx. 2 small potatoes. (It was difficult to write this out in the recipe, so i just decided to note it here.) This is a nice, filling soup that is easy to make. When I made this, I subbed about half the water with leftover chicken broth. However, I'm sure it tastes just as good (w/out the broth). This is part of a "two-for" recipe, which originally included a recipe for Ham-and-Swiss Toasts (for serving alongside) for a complete meal idea. I have posted the Ham and Swiss Toasts separately. Recipe source: Rachael Ray magazine"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
salt and pepper
10 ounces yukon gold potatoes, peeled and finely chopped
1 bunch broccoli, chopped into 1/2 in. pieces (approx. 1 1/4 lbs)
3 ¹⁄₂ cups water
2 cups shredded swiss cheese (1/2 lb approx)
¹⁄₂ cup heavy cream
toasted walnuts (optional garnish)

directions

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook (stirring often), until softened (approx. 7 minutes).
Add the potatoes and 3 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add broccoli and cover and cook until just tender (about 7 minutes).
Puree half the soup in the blender. Add back to the other half in pan/pot.
Stir in the 2 cups of the shredded cheese. Add cream and stir. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm over low heat.
Recommended toppings: toasted walnuts (optional).
If desired, prep and prepare the Ham and Swiss Toasts (listed separately) to accompany.