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Soups: Cajun Broccoli & Tasso Cheese Bisque
Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 pound Tasso ham, cubed
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup flour
8 cups chicken broth, heated
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 pound cheddar cheese
1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons Boo Boo’s Cajun Shaker Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup minced parsley
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Directions:
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepot
over medium heat. Add tasso ham and cook
for 5 minutes. Be careful not to brown it.
2. Add onion, red and green bell pepper,
celery and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add flour and stir until a roux is formed.
Do not brown flour. Then add the heated chicken
broth and whip until a light sauce is formed.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, broccoli,
Boo Boo’s seasoning and white pepper. Cover
and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Be careful not to over cook the broccoli
this will help it remain green in color and
allow it to stay crunchy.
5. Add parsley and green onions.
6. Divide into 6 large bowls and serve.
Yields 6 servings.
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