Yummy Cream of Broccoli Soup |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Found lots of broccoli on sale. Needless to say made this as a first course for friends. They loved it. My hubby who usually hates anything green even said it was good. Oh my, this may have to go in a record book if there is one for compliments. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons margarine |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 stalk celery, chopped |
1 garlic clove, minced |
5 cups low sodium chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth |
8 -9 cups broccoli florets, stems & pieces discarding any hard parts |
roux |
3 tablespoons margarine |
3 tablespoons flour |
2 cups 1% low-fat milk or 2 cups 2% low-fat milk |
ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Melt 2 Tbs margarine in medium-size stock pot.
2. Add onions, celery, and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.
3. Add broth and broccoli; bring to a boil.
4. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes.
5. Allow to cool about 20 minutes.
6. In a blender or food processor purée entire broccoli mix.
7. Return mixture to pot and keep warm.
8. In a small sauce pan met 3 Tbs margarine.
9. Add flour; blend well.
10. Add milk; stir until thick and bubbly and then add to soup.
11. Stir and season with pepper.
12. Serve.
13. Serves 8.
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