#broccolileaves
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One question we get a lot is how to use braising greens-- kale, chard, broccoli leaves... anything tough and green seems to stump our membership. Since you'll get them pretty often in your shares, especially in winter, it seemed like a good idea to add a few more tried-and-true recipes to the mix! This recipe is inspired from one in Vegetarian Suppers from Deborah Madison's Kitchen. A terrific book, it also has a lot of vegan options. This delicious and creamy broccoli cheese soup is a classic with a twist-- it has apples in it to sweeten up the broccoli. This can also be prepared vegan by substituting the cheese for 3/4 cup cashews, soaked overnight and drained. Inspired in part by Cook's Illustrated Broccoli Cheese Soup and Blue Kale Road's Broccoli Apple Soup. Thanks to Jill T for sending this recipe our way. Inspired by a recipe from Eating Well. From Jill: "Made this green soup tonight as soon as I got my bag home. Threw in the beet tops, kohlrabi and broccoli leaves, and half the mustard greens. Really versatile and tasted good. Just in case others are looking for ways to use up greens and creative ways to use leaves/tops." Broccoli leaves and delicious and and amazing source of Vitamin A, and are as easily (and deliciously!) cooked as any other tough green, like Kale or Collards. Simply remove the sturdy middle rib, slice up and sauté. Or use in a smoothie, or a casserole, or quiche... just don't throw them away or you'll be missing out. Add in the florets for a double serving of the good stuff!