My main change to this recipe was using Ranch dressing on the toasts instead of using mayo. Rach is not quite as anti-mayo as I am, so she slips it into recipes every now and then. However, EDRR's Tracey Seaman apparently doesn't have the same prejudice against mayo, since this recipe calls for a whopping half cup of the stuff. Just typing that made me throw up a little bit. Really, it's that bad. I thought Ranch was a great substitute, although sour cream might work, too. Here's the recipe with my comments in brackets:
Broccoli Soup with Ham-and-Swiss Toasts
Tracey Seaman
From Every Day with Rachael Ray
February 2008
4 SERVINGS
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 30 min
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
2 small yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as yukon gold (10 ounces total), peeled and finely chopped
1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/4 pounds), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups shredded Swiss cheese (1 pound)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 thick slice ham (about 1/4 pound), cut into small cubes
1/2 cup mayonnaise [or Ranch dressing, in my case]
One 1-pound loaf ciabatta bread, split and each half cut into quarters [If you can find ciabatta, I think it does make a difference.]
1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the potatoes and 3 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil; lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli, cover and cook just until tender, about 7 minutes. Using a blender, puree half the soup; [I just stuck my hand blender into the soup pot] combine with the other half. Stir in 2 cups shredded cheese, then stir in the cream. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm over low heat.
2. Preheat the broiler. In a medium bowl, using a fork, combine the remaining 2 cups cheese, the ham and mayonnaise. Season with pepper. Spread the mixture on the bread and broil until bubbly and golden. Serve the toasts with the soup.
Yum! Looks DELICIOUS! I am so glad that I'm not the only one out there that loathes mayo. In fact, I've always had a secret satisfaction knowing that Rach isn't a big fan either.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the mention on the Roundup!
Sounds good. I would just leave out the mayo and not sub anything. Or you can use a little bechamel sauce. Like when Rach makes grilled cheese.
ReplyDeleteHa ha! I hate mayo too!
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