Roasted Broccoli Soup

Featuring Custom Culinary Alfa^® Gold Label Mirepoix Base, Roasted Broccoli soup combines the comforting flavors of roasted broccoli and parmesan cheese. A robust combination of hearty flavors that bring warmth any time of the year.

Made with:

D151780 - Gold Label Mirepoix Base

What You'll Need

* Yield = 1 1/2 gallons

Quantity	Ingredients
6 Liters	Water
100 gms	Custom Culinary Alfa Gold Label Mirepoix Base
300 gms	Broccoli, roasted, rough chopped
200 gms	Béchamel sauce.
100 gms	Cheese, parmesan or asiago, grated
to taste	Pepper, white, ground
garnish	Broccoli floret, roasted
garnish	Slivered Almonds, toasted

Preparation

Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Toss with 2-3 tbsp of olive oil.
Place on a baking sheet with parchment and cook at 425º for 25 - 35 min.
Remove from oven.
Reserve enough to garnish with 1-2 pieces per serving.
In a large rondo or stockpot add the water, vegetable base, broccoli and bring to a low boil over medium heat.
Cook until the broccoli is completely cooked through.
Blend the broccoli broth until completely smooth.
Return to the saucepot over low-medium heat.
Gradually add 20oz of béchamel into the broccoli broth, whisking thoroughly until thick and smooth.
Add the grated cheese and pepper and check for final adjustment of seasonings.
Garnish with toasted slivered almonds and a roasted broccoli floret.