Broccoli Soup with Ham - Broccolisoppa med skinka

BROCCOLI SOUP WITH HAM 
Broccolisoppa med skinka

Serves 4 to 6

Olive oil
3½ oz shredded ham
2 chopped onions
1 crushed garlic clove
1 lb broccoli (the stems finely chopped,
the florets coarsely chopped)
grated nutmeg
2.4 cups chicken bouillon
½ cup crème fraîche
salt, pepper


Heat the oil on medium heat in a saucepan. Add the ham and sizzle while stirring until slightly colored. Save some shreds for decoration. Add onions and garlic and lower the heat. Sautée for about 10 minutes until the onion is tender. Add broccoli stems and nutmeg and pour in enough bouillon to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.

Add the broccoli florets, cover with a lid and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the florets are tender but still nice and green. Remove saucepan from heat, add crème fraîche and mix to a smooth soup with a hand mixer or in a food processor. Flavor to taste with salt and pepper.

Pour into soup Bowls and serve with the reserved shredded ham, crème fraîche, olive oil and bread.

Enjoy!

Bella