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Rainbow Chard Soufflé

Updated 16 March 2021 Published 20 August 2015 55 Comments

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Rainbow Chard Souffle if a light and fluffy souffle bursting with flavour from the Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses as well as a kick of cayenne pepper!
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I was lucky enough to pick up 2 packets of Rainbow Chard for pennies on one of my recent bargain shops; it’s becoming like a lucky dip and I never know what I’ll come home with! I’ve never been one for planning my meals for the whole week so having to come up with new recipes lead by the ingredients is suiting just fine – it’s a little like my own version of Ready, Steady, Cook!

Anyway I did my usual shout out on Facebook for some inspiration but this time there wasn’t much to be had. I’d never cooked or even eaten chard before so after a good think I decided to make a soufflé based on a recipe I once cooked over 20 years ago.

It was a recipe for Broccoli Cheese Soufflé from Delia Smith’s Complete Cookery Course (this was my bible when I first got married). However, at the time I had a complete brain freeze and made it with sprouts instead (it was shortly after Christmas). It was only as I was serving it to hubby that I burst out laughing realising my mistake!

But mistake or not it was really good so it didn’t matter – I still haven’t tried it with broccoli and that was the last time I made a soufflé!

So fast forward to my new take on this recipe, Rainbow Chard Soufflé, it worked really well and the colour – well Kermit would be proud! The recipe serves 4 (or 2 hungry adults) but I would pad it out with some cold meats or bacon if you’re a meat eater or maybe some crusty bread if you’re not.

Not only is this soufflé delicious but it’s nutrient packed too as chard is an excellent source of vitamins A, K and C as well as various minerals and fibre!

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Have you ever swapped an ingredient in a recipe without realising it? Do share your stories in the comments box!

For more chard inspiration you might like to check out these recipes:

  • Rainbow Chard & Leek Quiche – Utterly Scrummy
  • Chard & New Potato Dhal – The Veg Space
  • Red Pepper & Chard Pesto – BakingQueen 74

I’m entering this Rainbow Chard Soufflé into Credit Crunch Munch which I run with Fuss Free Flavours and is this month hosted by Food Glorious Food. As Chard is in season I’m entering Simple and in Season over at Ren Behan. As my recipe contains eggs I have to enter Simply Eggcellent over at Belleau Kitchen, Then there’s Extra Veg run by Fuss Free Flavours and Utterly Scrummy and hosted by Jen’s Food and finally Meat Free Mondays which is hosted by Tinned Tomatoes!

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Rainbow Chard Soufflé

A delicious vibrant green Rainbow Chard Soufflé packed with nutrients and flavour!
Course Main
Cuisine British
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 41 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 1 minute minute
Servings 2 - 4
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 400 g Rainbow Chard chopped
  • 60 g Cheddar cheese grated
  • 30 g Plain flour
  • 25 g Butter
  • 150 mls Milk
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp Freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Extra egg whites
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan or finely grated Cheddar which I used
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C and place a roasting tin with 4 cm of hot water in there.
  • Butter a 1 litre soufflé dish.
  • Boil the chard for 6 minutes or until tender.
  • Squeeze all the water out (I used my potato ricer).
  • Blend the chard to form a puree (I used a stick blender).
  • Put the milk, butter and flour in a pan over a medium heat and whisk until you have a smooth glossy paste.
  • Add the cheddar and beat until it melts.
  • Put the chard puree and cheese paste in a bowl and mix in the cayenne, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Next separate the eggs and add 2 of the yolks to the chard mixture and mix in.
  • In a large, clean, greaseless bow beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks (don't over whisk).
  • Add 1 tbsp to the puree, then fold in the rest, cutting in with a large metal spoon.
  • Spoon into the prepared soufflé dish and top with the grated Parmesan or Cheddar.
  • Place in the oven for 30 – 35 minutes until well risen and the top is starting to crack (don't over cook the centre should be moist).

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  1. Amy Fidler

    31/03/2017 at 7:46 am

    This looks lovely x one i’ll def have to try x

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  2. A S,Edinburgh

    21/02/2017 at 11:10 pm

    This sounds delicious, and looks amazing!

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  3. Jo C

    06/04/2016 at 8:36 pm

    Delicious! Though I’d like to know how to stop it collapsing when it starts cooling! Also tried a variation by adding some ground cumin and ground coriander…very nice twist. Great way to use chard or spinach.

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    • Camilla

      06/04/2016 at 11:47 pm

      I am really not a souffle expert as this was only my 2nd attempt in 25 years!

      Reply
  4. Joanne T Ferguson

    27/08/2015 at 7:34 am

    What an unusual flavor for a souffle! This looks and sounds so healthy! Pinned and shared!

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    • Camilla

      27/08/2015 at 9:56 am

      Thanks Joanne:-)

      Reply
  5. Helen @ family-friends-food.com

    27/08/2015 at 12:10 am

    This sounds absolutely fabulous! I haven’t made a soufflé for ages…

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    • Camilla

      27/08/2015 at 9:57 am

      Thanks Helen, no I hadn’t either:-)

      Reply
  6. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

    25/08/2015 at 6:08 pm

    Ooh Camilla that looks fab. Stunning colour, and very creative!

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    • Camilla

      25/08/2015 at 8:18 pm

      Thank you Becca, it was a fabulous colour:-)

      Reply
  7. Food Glorious Food

    24/08/2015 at 8:58 pm

    Delicious and very frugal 🙂 x

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    • Camilla

      24/08/2015 at 10:16 pm

      Thank you Charlene:-)

      Reply
  8. Jen

    24/08/2015 at 5:24 pm

    I just love how green this is. Rainbow chard isn’t something that I tend to buy but now I’m working in a greengrocers and surrounded by different veggies I’m going to be stepping out of my comfort zone and cooking with it more often. A great entry for #ExtraVeg 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/08/2015 at 5:41 pm

      Thanks Jen, yes I imagine your veggie repertoire will be sizeable soon:-)

      Reply
  9. Helen @Fuss Free Flavours

    23/08/2015 at 12:15 pm

    Fabulous recipe Camilla. I love chard and all leafy greens.

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    • Camilla

      23/08/2015 at 1:47 pm

      Thank Helen, I’m a newbie to Chard:-)

      Reply
  10. Sona

    23/08/2015 at 10:08 am

    This looks absolutely delicious… Lovely color..

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    • Camilla

      23/08/2015 at 1:49 pm

      Thank you Sona, the colour was fab:-)

      Reply
  11. shobha

    22/08/2015 at 3:45 pm

    This looks interesting.. I’m not sure if we get this chard here in Brazil.. would love to try it out.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/08/2015 at 5:12 pm

      You could always use spinach instead:-)

      Reply
  12. Prateek

    22/08/2015 at 2:36 pm

    Great recipe and good suggestion to try it with bacon , I think bacon might be a bit better than cold cuts. The souffle has risen well and interesting use of rainbow chard!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/08/2015 at 5:13 pm

      I seem to remember we had ham with it that went well:-)

      Reply
  13. Nadia's Healthy Kitchen

    22/08/2015 at 2:08 pm

    Gorgeous recipe! And the colour is so beautiful 😀

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    • Camilla

      22/08/2015 at 5:14 pm

      Thank you Nadia:-)

      Reply
  14. Kacie

    22/08/2015 at 1:50 pm

    Mmm, this seems so indulgent and appealing with the cheese, yet would also feel healthy and less guilty about eating it due to chard being the main ingredient 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/08/2015 at 5:14 pm

      Exactly Kacie:-)

      Reply
  15. Jacqueline Meldrum

    22/08/2015 at 1:02 pm

    Wow look at that colour! It looks amazing and a great texture too. Super impressed. Off to share now!

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    • Camilla

      22/08/2015 at 5:14 pm

      Thanks Jacqueline:-)

      Reply
  16. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs

    22/08/2015 at 10:12 am

    Oh wow what a stunning looking dish! The colours are fantastic. I’ve never tried to make souffle before – sweet or savoury – but this looks delicious. I will have to conquer my fear of the flat souffle!

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    • Camilla

      22/08/2015 at 5:16 pm

      Thanks Emma – yes you have to try souffle making:-)

      Reply
  17. Kavey

    22/08/2015 at 8:33 am

    Wow, what an amazing colour! I don’t like chard but might try with spinach!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/08/2015 at 5:18 pm

      That’s interesting as they are quite similar, yes spinach would be an good alternative:-)

      Reply
  18. Kate | The Veg Space

    22/08/2015 at 7:44 am

    Wow this looks absolutely delicious! What a great idea and just love the bright green colour. Thanks for linking to my chard & new potato dhal! x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/08/2015 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks Kate, yes the green was fabulously vibrant:-)

      Reply
  19. Lucy @ BakingQueen74

    22/08/2015 at 7:39 am

    ive never made a soufflé but this looks a great place to start. Love that bright green colour!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/08/2015 at 5:20 pm

      Well I’m glad to have shone a light on souffle as a fair few people haven’t made them before and this was my 2nd time LOL!

      Reply
  20. Jacqueline Roberts

    22/08/2015 at 7:24 am

    A feast for the eyes

    Reply
  21. peter @feedyoursoultoo

    21/08/2015 at 2:58 pm

    Really interesting use of the chard. Love the contrast of colors it provides and I am sure the flavor addition was great.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      21/08/2015 at 4:59 pm

      Thanks Peter it was fab:-)

      Reply
  22. Keep Calm and Fanny On

    21/08/2015 at 10:03 am

    I do love brightly coloured foods, especially soufflés, so this is perfect… I bet its really tasty too! Thanks..

    Reply
    • Camilla

      21/08/2015 at 11:02 am

      Thanks Fanny, it really was super tasty:-)

      Reply
  23. Ursula Hunt

    21/08/2015 at 9:59 am

    I will have to try a souffle, I have never made one

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    • Camilla

      21/08/2015 at 12:15 pm

      Oh you should Ursula and this is a nice simple recipe without paper and string as I can’t be doing with fuss!

      Reply
  24. Maya Russell

    21/08/2015 at 8:29 am

    A very lucious green souffle! I have never cooked with chard. It seems very nutritious so wonder why it is not more popular here.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      21/08/2015 at 12:17 pm

      I hadn’t either, I think a lot of people grow it on their allotments!

      Reply
  25. Paul Wilson

    21/08/2015 at 12:22 am

    Great use for chard.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      21/08/2015 at 12:36 am

      Thanks Paul:-)

      Reply
  26. Dom

    21/08/2015 at 12:22 am

    wow! look how dark green this souffle is! It’s quite shocking and quite quite beautiful!…. I do adore a souffle and it is the perfect egg dish for Simply Eggcellent, so thanks for the link-up!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      21/08/2015 at 12:38 am

      Thanks, Green is my favourite colour Dom:-)

      Reply
  27. Julie

    20/08/2015 at 9:03 pm

    You don’t say in the recipe but you obviously only used the leaves. What did you do with the lovely rainbow stalks?

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    • Camilla

      20/08/2015 at 11:24 pm

      Julie the whole lot just got boiled and blitzed hence there was nothing to say!

      Reply
  28. Heather Haigh

    20/08/2015 at 7:40 pm

    I’ve never been brave enough to make a souffle – yours seems to have turned out really well.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      20/08/2015 at 11:25 pm

      It’s my second time and it’s worked both times so you really should give it a go:-)

      Reply
  29. Gabriel @ The Dinner Special podcast

    20/08/2015 at 7:30 pm

    Wow! Kermit would be proud indeed. That fantastic colour. I’m a big fan of rainbow chard and never thought of making a souffle with it, but you have me convinced that this would make for a wonderful meal.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      20/08/2015 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks Garbriel – it really was tasty:-))

      Reply

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