Fresh Broccoli Soup

Name: Fresh Broccoli Soup
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lb. fresh broccoli; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, scraped and diced; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 1 c. water; 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 c. milk; 1 1/2 c. chicken broth; 1 1/4 c. (5 oz.) shredded sharp American cheese; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; carrot curls to garnish

14 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 3/4 lb. fresh broccoli
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, scraped and diced
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 c. water
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 1/4 c. (5 oz.) shredded sharp American cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
carrot curls to garnish

Directions

1

Trim off large leaves of broccoli and remove tough ends of lower stalks.
2

Wash broccoli thoroughly and chop.
3

Place broccoli in a Dutch oven; add water to depth of 1 inch.
4

Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.