Broccoli Soup

Name: Broccoli Soup
Ingredients: 2 10 oz. packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained; 1/4 c. minced onion; 2 c. chicken broth; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 Tbsp. all purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. pepper; 1 pinch of mace; 2 c. half and half; 1/3 c. unsalted butter softened; 1 lemon (juiced and rind grated); 1/4 c. minced chives; 1 small clove of garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp. salt

14 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 10 oz. packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained
1/4 c. minced onion
2 c. chicken broth
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 pinch of mace
2 c. half and half
1/3 c. unsalted butter softened
1 lemon (juiced and rind grated)
1/4 c. minced chives
1 small clove of garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Combine first 3 ingredients in saucepan.
2

Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3

Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4

Pour into blender container.
5

Puree until smooth. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan.
6

Stir in flour, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and mace.
7

Blend in half and half gradually. Stir in broccoli mixture.
8

Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
9

Ladle into soup bowls.
10

Combine remaining 1/3 cup butter, lemon juice and rind, chives, garlic and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in bowl; mix well.
11

Spoon onto soup and serve.