Mr. Sunday's Soups by Lorraine Wallace

Author:Lorraine Wallace
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Published: 2010-04-29T04:00:00+00:00

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

10 whole scallions, ends trimmed and finely chopped

1½ pounds Broccolini, florets and stalks cut into 1-inch pieces

1½ quarts (6 cups) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, homemade (see Chicken Broth or see Vegetable Broth) or store-bought

½ teaspoon kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt, for garnish

Croutons, for garnish

2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives, for garnish

Place a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat and add the oil. When the oil is warm, add the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the Broccolini and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 2 minutes more.

Add the broth, salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until the Broccolini is only just tender and still bright green, 15 to 18 minutes.

Remove from the heat and let cool, uncovered, for about 5 minutes.

In batches, puree the soup in a blender or food processor. (Hold the top of the blender firmly with a folded towel to prevent an explosion of hot soup.) Return to the soup to a clean pot and warm through gently over medium heat. Taste for seasoning.

Ladle into warm bowls or tall mugs and garnish with a big dollop of sour cream, a few croutons, and the chives.

Salmon Chowder

Serves 6

Wild salmon is abundant in the spring, as the rivers start to thaw and the fish start to swim upstream to their spawning grounds. This pretty dish has all the ingredients of a heartier chowder, but the celery root, lemon, and dill give it a fresh spring taste. If you want to dress this chowder up for a spring dinner, bake six disks of puff pastry and place one on top of each bowl just prior to serving. Toss a spring salad and presto: you've created a simply elegant spring supper!

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