Emeril's Broccoli and Cheese Soup With Croutons Recipe

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Emeril's Broccoli and Cheese Soup With Croutons
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  1. In a medium pot, melt the 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme cook, stirring, until fragrant, for 20 seconds. Add the flour and cook, stirring until the mixture is well blended and smells fragrant, 2 minutes. Slowly add the chicken stock, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring, until tender, for 10 minutes.
  2. Remove the pot from the heat and puree with a hand-held immersion blender. (Alternatively, in batches, puree in a blender or food processor and return to the pot.)
  3. Add the cream and bring to bare simmer to heat through. Add the cheese and cook over low heat, stirring, until melted. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, stirring to blend.
  4. Remove from the heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle croutons over the top of the soup and serve immediately.
  5. Croutons:
  6. 1 cup 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubed French bread
  7. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  8. 1/4 teaspoon Essence or Creole seasoning, recipe follows
  9. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the bread in a medium bowl and toss with oil and Essence. Spread evenly on a small baking sheet and bake, stirring twice, until light golden brown on top, about 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.
  10. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  11. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  12. 2 tablespoons salt
  13. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  14. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  15. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  16. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  17. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  18. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  19. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1796.14 Kcal (7520 kJ)
Calories from fat 1289 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 143.22g 220%
Cholesterol 404.76mg 135%
Sodium 3188.09mg 133%
Potassium 2222.98mg 47%
Total Carbs 62.7g 21%
Sugars 20.44g 82%
Dietary Fiber 15.63g 63%
Protein 73.48g 147%
Vitamin C 311.9mg 520%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 24%
Iron 6.1mg 34%
Calcium 1307.3mg 131%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 116.75 Kcal (489 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.31g 220%
Cholesterol 26.31mg 135%
Sodium 207.22mg 133%
Potassium 144.49mg 47%
Total Carbs 4.08g 21%
Sugars 1.33g 82%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 63%
Protein 4.78g 147%
Vitamin C 20.3mg 520%
Iron 0.4mg 34%
Calcium 85mg 131%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 47.1
    Points
  • 49
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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