Broccoli Soup

Name: Broccoli Soup
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. butter; 3 tsp. flour; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb. broccoli; 1 c. milk or half and half; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. chicken broth or 2 bouillon cubes, dissolved; grated cheese

9 ingredients

24 steps

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
3 tsp. flour
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb. broccoli
1 c. milk or half and half
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. chicken broth or 2 bouillon cubes, dissolved
grated cheese

Directions

1

Rinse
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broccoli.
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Trim stem ends.
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Remove flowerets and steam for
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15
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minutes.
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(Can microwave for 8 minutes on High and
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let stand for 4 minutes, until broccoli is fork tender.) Set
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broccoli aside.
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In
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a
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large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add onion and saute until transparent. Blend in flour,
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salt
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and pepper.
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Stir
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constantly, about 2 minutes. Gradually add broth, then broccoli; stir frequently.
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Transfer mixture
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to
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blender
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or food processor in batches and pureed. Then return to saucepan and add milk or cream.
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Heat through until warm.
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Serve sprinkled with grated cheese.
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Serves 4 to 6.