Creamy Broccoli Butternut Soup Pastries (Print version)

Velvety broccoli and butternut squash served with warm brie and cheddar cheese pastries for a comforting meal.

# What you’ll need:

→ For the Soup

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cubed
05 - 10 ounces broccoli florets
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ For the Pastries

11 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (approximately 250 grams)
12 - 2 ounces brie cheese, cut into small cubes
13 - 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
14 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
03 - Add butternut squash, broccoli florets, diced potato, and dried thyme to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, stirring for 2 minutes to combine.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
05 - Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 8 rectangles. Place equal amounts of brie and cheddar cheese in the center of 4 rectangles, then cover with remaining rectangles and seal edges with a fork.
06 - Brush pastry tops with beaten egg and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed.
07 - Remove soup from heat once vegetables are soft. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth, working in batches if using a standard blender.
08 - Stir heavy cream into the pureed soup, adjust seasoning if needed, and gently reheat for 2–3 minutes.
09 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with a warm cheese pastry on the side or partially dipped in the soup.

# Cooking tips:

01 -
  • Luxurious Texture: The combination of potato and heavy cream creates an incredibly smooth and rich mouthfeel.
  • Gourmet Pastries: The brie and cheddar pastries offer a delightful crunch and cheesy pull that perfectly complements the soup.
  • Nutritious & Filling: Packed with vegetables like butternut squash and broccoli, this soup is as wholesome as it is delicious.
02 -
  • Perfect Sealing: Use the tines of a fork to press the pastry edges together firmly; this prevents the melted cheese from escaping during the baking process.
  • Pastry Temperature: Ensure your puff pastry is thawed but still cold when working with it to achieve the maximum rise and flakiness.
  • Seasoning: Taste the soup after adding the cream and adjust the salt and pepper to your preference, as the cream can slightly mellow the existing spices.
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