Black-Eyed Pea & Broccoli Cheese Soup: Copycat Comfort! 🥦🧀💫
📌 Highlight the Benefits 🍴💪: Healthy broccoli cheese soup with nutritious broccoli, calcium-rich cheese, and low-fat half-and-half. 🥦🧀
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Indulge in a hearty bowl of Black Eyed Pea Broccoli Cheese Soup – a delicious copycat recipe that’s quick and easy to make. Warm, comforting, and oh-so-satisfying!
Ingredients for 4 people 📌:
🥦 fresh broccoli, 1 head
💧 water, 2 cups
🧂 salt, a pinch
🥛 half-and-half, 1 cup
🧀 velveeta cheese, 8 oz
🌶️ pepper, to taste
🌽 cornstarch, 1 tbsp
❄️ cold water, 2 tbsp
Steps 🔥:
🧀 – Steam or boil broccoli until tender
🧀 – Place half-and-half and 2 cups water in top of double boiler
🧀 – Add cheese, salt, and pepper
🧀 – Heat until cheese is melted
🧀 – Add broccoli
🧀 – Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl
🧀 – Stir into cheese mixture in double boiler and heat over simmering water until soup thickens
Total Time: 25
Enjoy!
Kitchen Must-Haves: 📦🥄🧄
1. 🥦 Steamer or Pot with Lid: To steam or boil the fresh broccoli until tender. The Instant Pot Duo is a versatile and efficient option for steaming vegetables quickly, while a classic stainless steel pot with lid from All-Clad is a reliable choice for boiling broccoli.
2. 🧀 Double Boiler: For melting the Velveeta cheese with half-and-half and seasonings without scorching. The Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Double Boiler is a durable and high-quality option for this recipe.
3. 🥣 Small Mixing Bowl: To mix the cornstarch and cold water before adding it to the cheese mixture for thickening. The Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set is a popular choice for its durability and versatility.
4. 🥄 Whisk: For stirring the cornstarch mixture into the cheese mixture in the double boiler. The O
Chef’s FAQs: 👩🍳❓🍷
1. What is the key ingredient for thickening the Black-Eyed Pea & Broccoli Cheese Soup?
– Cornstarch mixed with cold water is used to thicken the soup.
2. What type of cheese is used in this recipe for a creamy texture?
– Velveeta cheese is used to add creaminess to the soup.
3. What dairy product gives the soup a rich and velvety consistency?
– Half-and-half is added to the soup for a rich and velvety texture.
