Cuisinart FP-14BK Instruction Manual - Page 44

LIGHTENED BROCCOLI AND POTATO SOUP This soup is a delicious and healthy substitute for other cream soups. Makes about 10 cups (2.5 L) Approximate preparation time: 25 to 30 minutes 4 OUNCES (115 G) CHEDDAR Insert the reversible shredding disc assembly on the medium shredding side into the medium work bowl of the Cuisinart® 2 GARLIC CLOVES Food Processor and shred the cheese. Remove work bowl and 1 2 SMALL ONION, CUT INTO 1-INCH (2.5 CM) PIECES TABLESPOONS (30 ML) EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL reserve. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl. With the machine running, drop the garlic cloves through the small feed tube to finely chop. Add the onion to ½ TABLESPOON (7 ML) SEA OR the work bowl and pulse to chop, about 10 pulses. KOSHER SALT, DIVIDED Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the 1 TEASPOON (5 ML) FRESHLY garlic and onion, with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Sauté GROUND BLACK PEPPER, DIVIDED until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. 1 POUND (500 G) POTATOES While vegetables are cooking, insert the adjustable slicing disc 2 POUNDS (1 KG) BROCCOLI, assembly, adjusted to the 4mm setting, into the large work bowl. STEMS PEELED AND Slice the potatoes and the broccoli stems. FLORETS SEPARATED 2½ CUPS (625 ML) SHERRY 1 QUART (0.9 L) HOT VEGETABLE STOCK ¾ TEASPOON (3.75 ML) LEMON ZEST Raise the heat to medium and add the potatoes, broccoli stems and a pinch each of the salt and pepper; sauté 2 to 3 minutes, and then add the sherry. Let the sherry cook down until almost evaporated. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the florets, lemon zest, ½ cup (125 ml) of Cheddar, and remaining salt and pepper. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Strain the soup, reserving the liquid. Place the solids into the large work bowl with the large metal chopping blade and purée until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Return the purée to the saucepan. Place over medium-low heat and stir in the reserved liquid until desired consistency is achieved. Stir in remaining Cheddar. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. TIP: This soup is very thick, so add more stock if a thinner consistency is desired. Nutritional information per serving (1 cup (250 ml) ): Calories 140 (39% from fat) | carb. 17g | pro. 5g | fat 7g | sat. fat 2g | chol. 5mg | sod. 680mg | calc. 71mg | fiber 4g 25 SOUPS