CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

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I personally dislike broccoli, but I can eat the whole pot of this marvelous soup! HINT: If you add a good dose of Garam Masala it gives the soup oomph without detracting from its flavor.

Provided by Stella Mae

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ounce butter
1 onion, finely sliced
1 carrot, finely sliced
1 stalk celery, finely sliced
1 -2 head broccoli
4 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup milk
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan, add onion, carrot and celery.
  • Saute gently until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Trim the woody ends of the stalk and peel.
  • Roughly cut up heads and remaining stalk.
  • Add broccoli to pan with chicken stock, milk.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 25 minutes.
  • When broccoli is tender, transfer vegies to a blender.
  • Blend on high until all ingredients are smooth.
  • Return mixture to saucepan.
  • Heat until lightly boiling and thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 28.8, Sodium 486, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 5, Sugar 8.4, Protein 12.4

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