Grandma Reva was an amazing home cook. She cooked from the heart and it was comforting to the soul. She made this soup when our son was small and he fell in love with it and requested it often. At the time, the president of the United States said he hated broccoli so it was definitely not cool to love this soup.
It's been quite a few years since Grandma Reva passed away but I wanted her soup again. So I rummaged through my recipes and could not find it. Yikes! I sent out a plea to my husband's cousins for the recipe. Diane was kind enough to answer my plea. So here it is......
Grandma Reva's Cheese Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup
1 large head broccoli, cut up small
1 large head cauliflower, cut up small
salt and pepper
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 large onion, diced
1/2 cup flour
8 cups chicken broth1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 cups cream or half and half
2 cups milk
3 cups grated cheese
Note: If you
like to use the broccoli and cauliflower stalks,
make sure to
remove the outer layer and only use the tender inside.
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place cut up broccoli and cauliflower on baking sheet.
3. Generously salt and pepper.
4. Roast for 30 minutes.
5. In very large saucepan, melt butter. Add diced onion and saute until translucent (4-5 min).
6. Add flour to make rue. Saute for 3-5 minutes to cook flour.
7. Stir in chicken broth, cayenne pepper and nutmeg. Simmer for a few minutes.
8. Add roasted broccoli and cauliflower. Simmer for 15 minutes.
9. Mash with potato masher or blend with immersion blender leaving some chunks.
10. Stir in cream, milk and cheese. Gently simmer for another 5 minutes.
11. Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with crusty bread. YUM YUM YUM
