Broccoli Soup

Name: Broccoli Soup
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup cream; Homemade Croutons, recipe follows; Day old French bread; Olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

13 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup cream
Homemade Croutons, recipe follows
Day old French bread
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat.
2

Add broccoli, onion, carrot, salt and pepper and saute until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
3

Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the flour reaches a blonde color.
4

Add stock and bring to boil.
5

Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes.
6

Pour in cream.
7

With an immersion blender, puree the soup.
8

Add salt and pepper, to taste, and then replace the lid back on the pot.
9

Serve hot with Homemade Croutons.
10

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
11

Cut bread into cubes and place in a large bowl.
12

Drizzle cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
13

Mix well.
14

Spread seasoned bread onto a sheet pan and bake for about 15 minutes.
15

Yield: 4 to 6 servings