Menu: Broccoli and Gorgonzola Soup, Salmon with Vegetables and Dill Sauce
This complete menu pairs a velvety broccoli and Gorgonzola soup with steamed salmon, vegetables and a fresh dill sauce. The TM7 steams the salmon and edamame beans gently in the Varoma while the soup simmers below, so both courses finish together with restaurant-quality precision and minimal washing up.
About this recipe
Broccoli and Gorgonzola soup with salmon, vegetables and dill sauce on the Thermomix TM7 is a complete two-course menu made in one all-in-one kitchen machine. If you search for recipes that deliver both a silky starter and a restaurant-style fish course, this combination shows exactly why the TM7 excels: while the broccoli simmers with onion, garlic and homemade vegetable stock paste in the mixing bowl, the Varoma above gently steams the fresh salmon fillet with frozen edamame beans so everything is ready at the same moment. The Gorgonzola melts into the blended soup, giving a bold, savoury creaminess without any cream, and the fresh dill sauce brings a bright, Scandinavian-style counterpoint to the rich cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that still feels festive, this menu relies on precise temperature control to keep the salmon juicy and the broccoli a vivid green. Olive oil, onions and garlic form an aromatic base chopped in seconds, and the entire process needs only one bowl and one steaming attachment, leaving you more time at the table.
Preparation tips
- Cut the broccoli florets into even, bite-sized pieces so they cook at the same rate as the soup base; reserve a few tiny florets to blanch separately as a colourful garnish on top of the finished Gorgonzola soup.
- Pat the salmon fillet dry before placing it in the Varoma and season it lightly so the steaming juices, which drip back into the soup below, stay well balanced rather than too salty from the stock paste.
- Add the crumbled Gorgonzola only at the very end and blend briefly; the cheese is already salty, so taste before adding extra salt, and stir in the chopped dill off the heat to keep its fresh flavour bright.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the Gorgonzola with a mature lactose-free cheddar or a spoonful of tahini for creaminess, and finish the soup with a drizzle of olive oil; keep the dill sauce based on lactose-free yogurt so the whole menu stays suitable for sensitive guests.
- Festive winter variation: swap half the broccoli for celeriac and top the soup with toasted walnut pieces, then serve the steamed salmon with blanched baby carrots and a squeeze of lemon alongside the dill sauce for an elegant Christmas-style menu.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the Gorgonzola and stock paste directly into the bowl, because the TM7 scale measures each ingredient precisely so the soup is balanced every single time. [Precision Control]
- Steaming the salmon fillet and edamame beans gently in the Varoma keeps the fish succulent while vegetables cook to a tender bite. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix chops the onions and garlic cloves finely in seconds, creating an aromatic base for the soup without any tears. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the broccoli mixture at a controlled temperature prevents the Gorgonzola from splitting, yielding a silky, even consistency. [Precision Control]
- Whipping the dill sauce in the clean bowl incorporates the fresh herbs evenly, giving a light, glossy finish to the salmon course. [Easy Cleanup]
Ingredients
- garlic cloves
- brown onions
- olive oil
- broccoli florets
- frozen edamame beans
- vegetable stock paste, homemade
- water
- potatoes
- courgettes
- red onions