I adore this delicious and nutritious soup. It’s great either for family suppers or for a dinner party. The soup can be frozen and the Dubliner toasts prepared in advance, then grilled at the last moment. Ideal if you need a meal in an instant. Rachel Allen
Melt the butter in a medium to large saucepan, and add the potatoes and onion, salt and pepper. Cover with a piece of wax paper and sweat over a gentle heat for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the broccoli florets from the stalk. Using a small knife, remove the outer layer of skin from the stalk and discard, then chop the stalk into 1/2-inch pieces. Add to the onion and potato, cover and sweat for a further 5 minutes. Add the hot stock to the potatoes, onion and broccoli stalk, bring up to a boil, then add the chopped broccoli florets. Boil without the lid over a high heat for 4–5 minutes until soft, then add the cream. Remove from the heat, puree in a blender and season to taste.To make the Dubliner toasts, toast the bread on both sides, sprinkle with grated Dubliner Cheese and pop under a hot grill or into a hot oven for 2 minutes or until the cheese melts. Cut the toast into fingers and serve on the side with the soup.
2 tablespoons Maple Syrup2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette1/3 cup Olive oil½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
For the Salad:2-4 tablespoons olive oil1 large bell pepper seeded and cut in quarters1 small red onion cut into chunks16 cherry tomatoes8 ounces whole mushrooms cut in half2 zucchinis cut in halfSalt and pepper6 cups mixed greens1 cup crumbled Kerrygold®
To assemble the dressing, place all ingredients in a small mason jar and shake to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
Thread red onions, tomatoes, peppers and mushroom halves on individual skewers, brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Rub olive oil on zucchini halves and season with salt and pepper.
Grill vegetables until as charred as desired, turning once during cooking. Tomatoes will grill in about 2 minutes per side. Bell pepper, zucchini, & mushrooms will grill in 3-4 minutes per side. Onions will grill in 4-5 minutes per side.
Remove from grill when cooked and set aside until ready to make the salad.
Slice grilled vegetables into large chunks that are the same size.
Add the mixed greens to a large bowl and top with prepared vegetables.
Add desired amount of dressing and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with crumbled Kerrygold® Skellig Cheese and serve.