Here we are at day two of my multi-day, multi-blogger event Fresh Tasty Valentines. This recipe is so fast and so tasty. And I love that it can be on the table in less than thirty minutes. So it's perfect if Valentines were to fall on a weekday. I was inspired by the fresh broccolini from one of our event sponsors - Mann Packing - and herbs from another event sponsor - Gourmet Garden. Don't miss the giveaway at the bottom of this post for a chance to win prizes from these two great companies. Additionally, after #FreshTastyValentines is over, I will be hosting a second giveaway for Gourmet Garden. Love them!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb broccolini (that was one 8 ounce packages from Mann Packing)
- olive oil
- juice from 1 organic lemon
- freshly ground salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 6 C chicken stock
- 2 T parsley (I used lightly dried parsley from Gourmet Garden) + more for sprinkling
- 1 T garlic (I used chunky garlic paste from Gourmet Garden)
- 1 t lemongrass (I used lemongrass paste from Gourmet Garden)
- 1 t ginger (I used ginger paste from Gourmet Garden)
- crème fraîche for serving
- Optional: broccoli flower for serving
Procedure
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Slice broccolini into 2" lengths and lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the broccolini with olive oil and lemon juice. Roast for 15 minutes until tender.
In batches, puree the broccolini in a blender with chicken stock until smooth. Return the soup to the
pot, add in remaining ingredients, except for the crème fraîche and broccoli flowers, if using. Bring soup to a simmer to
heat through. To serve, garnish with a swirl of crème fraîche, broccoli flowers, if using,
and another sprinkle of parsley. Serve immediately.
Giveaway
Don't forget to check out the prizes and enter our #FreshTastyValentines Giveaway
HERE. You have a chance to win a gift certificate from Mann Packing and a prize package from Gourmet Gardens as part of the the giveaway.
*Disclosure: I received complimentary product from event sponsors for the creation of this post. This is a sponsored post that contains affiliate links. Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own.*
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Today's #FreshTastyValentines Recipes
Great minds Cam...soup featuring Mann's and Gourmet Garden.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love all the different herbs that you incorporated in this recipe! I need to take note of how everyone is using all of their herbs!
ReplyDeleteI love broccoli this must be amazing!
ReplyDeleteI bet this was fantastic - we love roasting veggies in our house!
ReplyDeleteI love broccoli soup but have never thought to roast it first now have I used broccolini. Must try!
ReplyDeleteYour soup is beautiful. I've actually never had broccolini, but I do love broccoli.
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