Food Network: Emeril's Broccoli and Gruyere Soup

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Emeril's Broccoli and Gruyere Soup
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2000

Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup carrots, cut into rounds
1/2 cup celery, chopped
Salt
Cayenne pepper
3 cups broccoli florets
2 quarts water
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated

Creole seasoning (Essence), recipe follows

Directions
In a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat the olive
oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, carrots and celery. Season with salt
and cayenne pepper. Saute for 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften. Add
broccoli and saute for 3 more minutes. Add water and season with salt and freshly
ground black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for
30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Remove the cover, add the cream and
simmer another 10 minutes. With a hand held blender, puree the soup. Add 1 1/2
cups of the gruyere cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted. Check for
seasoning. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a little of the remaining
Gruyere cheese and Creole seasoning. Serve with crusty bread.

Ingredients
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Directions
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an
airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup