
Growing Chefs! Ontario Broccoli Stem Soup
Broccoli Stem Soup
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Ingredients
Equipment
Directions
Get Organized!
Gather your mise en place — get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.
Get Prepped!
Peel and dice the broccoli stems and potato. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. If using ginger, peel and finely grate it.
Get Cooking!
Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Stir for 1 more minute to toast the spices.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then add broccoli stems and potato. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes.
Pour in enough stock or water to cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until all vegetables are soft.
Add grated ginger (if using) and blend the soup using an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a countertop blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of olive oil or a swirl of yogurt.

Growing Chefs! Ontario Recipe
Broccoli Stem Soup

Ingredients
Equipment
Directions
Get Organized!
Gather your mise en place — get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.
Get Prepped!
Peel and dice the broccoli stems and potato. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. If using ginger, peel and finely grate it.
Get Cooking!
Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Stir for 1 more minute to toast the spices.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then add broccoli stems and potato. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes.
Pour in enough stock or water to cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until all vegetables are soft.
Add grated ginger (if using) and blend the soup using an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a countertop blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of olive oil or a swirl of yogurt.