Best Little Grandmas Broccoli Recipes

GRANDMA'S BROCCOLI & CHEESE SOUP

Grandma's Broccoli & Cheese Soup image

This simple, creamy soup is the best thing my grandma used to make me when I was sick as a kid. By cooking the broccoli just right, the soup retains a vibrant bright green color. Serve this as a starter to any meal or with a sandwich or salad for a complete meal. So good for you, too.I hope you'll enjoy this as much as I did.It...

Provided by marty olguin

Categories Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 c thinly sliced yellow onions
1 Tbsp sliced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
5 c chicken stock or canned, low-sodium chicken broth
4 c broccoli florets
1 1/2 c (6 ounces) shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese
simple croutons, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart stockpot over medium heat. When it is hot, add the onions, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Saute until the onions are soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Once the stock is boiling, add the broccoli and cook until fork-tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the soup from the heat and let it cool slightly. Then puree the soup, in batches, in a blender, adding the cheese in three additions while blending. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, garnish with croutons if desired, and serve hot.
4. Please use caution when blending hot liquids; blend only small amounts at a time, with the blender tightly covered and a kitchen towel held over the top

GRANDMA BIRDIE'S BROCCOLI SALAD

Grandma Birdie's Broccoli Salad image

This is so good! This broccoli salad recipe comes from my Nana Birdie.

Provided by Audrey

Categories Broccoli Salad

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 medium carrot, shredded
¼ medium red onion, minced
5 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets to the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain, then transfer florets to a bowl of ice water to cool.
Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for dressing together in a bowl.
Remove florets from the ice water and put on paper towels to dry.
When ready to serve, transfer florets to a large bowl. Mix in carrot, onion, and bacon. Pour in dressing and toss until well distributed. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 427.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g