Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Buttermilk, and Blue Cheese Soup
Ingredients:
* 1 large head purple sprouting broccoli, chopped
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 4 cups vegetable broth
* 2 cups buttermilk
* 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
* 1/2 cup heavy cream
* Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in the purple sprouting broccoli and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
7. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a regular blender and puree until smooth.
8. Return the soup to the pot.
9. Stir in the buttermilk, blue cheese, and heavy cream.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Heat through and serve immediately.
Tips:
* For a creamier soup, add more heavy cream.
* For a more intense flavor, add more blue cheese.
* Serve with crusty bread or crackers.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 cup):
* Calories: 250
* Fat: 15g
* Protein: 10g
* Carbohydrates: 25g
* Fiber: 5g
Purple Sprouting Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica)
Purple sprouting broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that is related to broccoli and cauliflower. It has a distinctive purple color and a slightly bitter flavor. Purple sprouting broccoli is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals such as potassium and iron.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is a fermented dairy product that is made by adding lactic acid bacteria to milk. It has a slightly sour flavor and a creamy texture. Buttermilk is a good source of protein, calcium, and vitamin D.
Blue Cheese
Blue cheese is a type of cheese that is made with mold. It has a distinctive blue-green color and a sharp, salty flavor. Blue cheese is a good source of protein, calcium, and vitamin B12.