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Cream of Broccoli Soup
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 6
I found this in the Easy Cooking card collection that I have. I have fixed it once, and loved it, then proceeded to forget about it. Since discovering Recipezaar, I have been culling through all the cooking info, recipes etc that I have and came across this again. So, here it is!
Ingredients:
4 cups chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, mix and bring to boil broth and soup.
2. When it is boiling, add broccoli and bring to second boil.
3. Reduce heat.
4. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until broccoli is cooked.
5. In medium skillet, heat butter and sautee onions for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
6. Add the flour and cook for about 1 minute longer. If necessary, use whisk to remove lumps.
7. Slowly stir milk into flour mixture in skillet.
8. Cook, until thickened, stirring constantly. It will take about 5 minutes, then add salt and pepper.
9. Mix well.
10. Stir milk mixture into broccoli mixture and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
11. Stir frequently.
12. Ladle into bowls and top with grated cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com