Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe #109617
I made this for my in-laws when they were visiting over the Christmas holidays. It is a very hearty soup.
35 min | 15 min prep
SERVES 8
- 1 bunch broccoli or 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 1 quart half-and-half
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup grated cheese (optional)
- Cook broccoli in stock with onions until soft.
- Place in blender and blend quickly.
- Leave small pieces of broccoli.
- Make a roux using butter and flour.
- Cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add broccoli and stock to roux.
- To avoid lumps, stir constantly until thickened.
- Thin to preferred consistency with cream.
- Add seasonings (and cheese) and serve.
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