Broccoli Soup

The fresh broccoli, onion and heavy cream make this a delicious and comforting soup that is great on a cold winters evening.
Ingredients -

2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
1 Bunch Fresh Broccoli, (10 ounce)
1 Small Onion, chopped finely
2 Tablespoon Butter
1 Quart Chicken Broth
1/2  Cup Heavy Cream, warmed
Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper

 
Preparation:

1. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.

2. Stir in the flour.

3. Cook the rough for 3 minutes over low heat.

4. Stir constantly.

5. Cool and set aside.

6. Wash and trim off tough part.

7. Separate and the broccoli cut into 1/2 inch pieces.

8. Sauté the onion in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender.

9. Stir in the Broccoli.

10. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.

11. Stir in the broth heating until simmering.

12. Stir small amount of liquid into the cooked rough.

13. Return the mixture to a saucepan; stirring until smooth.

14. Simmer, covered until the broccoli is tender, which takes about 30 minutes.

15. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.

16. Puree the mixture in a electric blender.

17. Return to the saucepan.

18. Blend the cream into the soup.

19. Add salt and pepper as desired.

 



Cooking Tip
Recipe Tip

If you don’t have any broccoli or if you just aren’t fond of broccoli; then it is wonderfully ok to substitute either cauliflower or asparagus both in the same 10 ounce size.


Cooking Tip
Serving Suggestion

This is a wonderful and creamy recipe for broccoli soup. It goes perfectly with the sandwich of your choice.

 

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