Broccoli Tasso Cheese Bisque
Source of Recipe
chef2chef
List of 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 cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup minced parsley
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Recipe
Preparation:
Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add Tasso ham and cook for 5 minutes. Be careful not to brown it.
Add onion, red and green bell pepper, celery and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.
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.
Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, broccoli, Creole seasoning and white pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add parsley and green onions.
Divide into 6 large bowls and serve.
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