Curried Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 small head of broccoli, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup light cream

Directions

1. 1

   In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat, then add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened (about 3-5 minutes).

2. 2

   Add flour, curry powder, and cumin, and cook for about a minute, again stirring.

3. 3

   Whisk in chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, whisking until smooth.

4. 4

   Add broccoli and ground black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Using a slotted spood, remove the vegetables and put them in a blender, along with 1 cup of the liquid. Blend until smooth.

6. 6

   Return blended mixture to the pot. Stir in the cream and cook for another couple of minutes to heat through, then serve.