GREEN TOMATO SOUP WITH BACON AND BRIOCHE CROUTONS
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, lightly crush the coriander, either with a mortar and pestle or side of a knife. Add it to pot along with garlic and sauté for 3 minutes longer.
- Stir in tomatoes, stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; immediately reduce heat to medium-low and simmer soup until tomatoes have fallen apart, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fry bacon in a skillet until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Return skillet to medium heat. Add brioche to bacon fat in pan and toss to coat well. Toast, tossing occasionally, until croutons are golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Using an immersion blender (or puréeing in batches in a regular blender), purée soup until smooth.
- Return soup to medium heat and stir in crème fraîche if desired, dill and honey. Cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and add more salt or honey or both if desired. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls; crumble bacon over top and garnish with croutons.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 293, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 716 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BRIOCHE CROUTONS
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 20m
Yield 6 to 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice the bread about 3/4-inch thick. Cut off the crusts and then cut the slices in 3/4-inch dice. You should have 6 to 8 cups of croutons.
- Place the croutons on a sheet pan and toss them with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, tossing once, until they're nicely browned on all sides. Cool to room temperature.
CREAMED SPINACH WITH POACHED EGGS AND BRIOCHE CROUTONS
To cut the prep time of this tasty brunch recipe in half, substitute three 10-ounce packages of frozen chopped spinach for fresh. Thaw and drain the spinach, squeezing out as much liquid as possible, and stir into the bechamel. The creamed spinach and the croutons can be made two days ahead and stored in the refrigerator and at room temperature, respectively.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter, toss with brioche cubes, and spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Melt remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in 3 cups milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in nutmeg and pepper to taste. Press parchment paper directly on surface of bechamel to cover.
- Place half of spinach in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cover and cook just until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Add remaining spinach, cover, and cook until it collapses, about 2 minutes more; drain. When cool enough to handle, squeeze as much liquid from spinach as possible. Coarsely chop and stir into bechamel.
- Bring 1 1/2 inches of water to a simmer in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in vinegar. Crack 1 egg into a small bowl. Holding bowl just above surface of water, gently pour egg into skillet. Repeat with 3 more eggs. Poach eggs, adjusting heat to maintain a simmer, just until whites are firm and yolks are still runny, about 4 minutes (for firmer yolks, poach 1 to 2 minutes more). Gently remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon, allowing excess water to drain, and transfer to a plate. Poach remaining eggs in 2 more batches. Use immediately or transfer to a bowl of ice-cold water.
- Uncover creamed spinach and heat with remaining 1/4 cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until warmed through. If necessary, transfer poached eggs to a large pot of simmering water with a slotted spoon and cook until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Divide spinach evenly among 12 small ramekins or bowls, top with poached eggs and croutons, and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
BACON-BRIOCHE CROUTONS
I like to garnish soup with croutons-it's a classic combo for a reason. Brioche is a good choice for making croutons because it's so buttery, and the bacon lends a hint of smoky, savory flavor.
Provided by Naomi Pomeroy
Categories Soup/Stew Celery Bacon Bread
Yield Makes about 2 cups croutons
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the brioche in a mixing bowl. In a cast-iron skillet or other heavy ovenproof skillet, cook the bacon over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes, until most of the fat has rendered but the bacon hasn't gotten too brown or crispy. Turn off the heat, add the butter to the pan, and swirl the pan until the butter is fully melted. Pour the bacon with the fat into the mixing bowl with the brioche, sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Spread the croutons across a baking sheet.
- Bake the croutons, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. (Note that brioche will toast up a slightly darker color than some other types of bread because of its sugar and egg content.) The croutons can be made up to 2 hours in advance and rewarmed in the oven just before serving.
BRIOCHE CROUTONS
A great and inexpensive way to make a nice, buttery brioche crouton.
Provided by Thomas M Friesner
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Crouton Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place brioche chunks in a large mixing bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, basil, and garlic; pour in butter. Mix using a rubber spatula, being careful not to tear the bread. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 43.5 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 227.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
GREEN TOMATO SOUP WITH BACON AND BRIOCHE CROUTONS
Steps:
- 1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, lightly crush the coriander, either with a mortar and pestle or side of a knife. Add it to pot along with garlic and sauté for 3 minutes longer. 3. Stir in tomatoes, stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; immediately reduce heat to medium-low and simmer soup until tomatoes have fallen apart, about 30 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, fry bacon in a skillet until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Return skillet to medium heat. Add brioche to bacon fat in pan and toss to coat well. Toast, tossing occasionally, until croutons are golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside. 5. Using an immersion blender (or puréeing in batches in a regular blender), purée soup until smooth. 6. Return soup to medium heat and stir in crème fraîche if desired, dill and honey. Cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and add more salt or honey or both if desired. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls; crumble bacon over top and garnish with croutons.
SWEET BRIOCHE CROUTONS
Sweet croutons made with this delicate bread add texture and crunch to ice cream, yogurt, or poached fruit.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut bread slices into 3/4-inch cubes. Place in a medium bowl. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over bread cubes. Pour in butter; toss until bread cubes are evenly coated. Place on a baking sheet, and cook until golden brown and beginning to crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm.
BRIOCHE CROUTONS
Make and share this Brioche Croutons recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Barenakedchef
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice the bread about 3/4-inch thick. Cut off the crusts and then cut the slices in 3/4-inch dice. You should have 6 to 8 cups of croutons.
- Place the croutons on a sheet pan and toss them with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, tossing once, until they're nicely browned on all sides. Cool to room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 145.5, Carbohydrate 0.1
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