The humble broccoli is the star of this creamy, velvety
soup. If you don't have broccoli, other vegetables such as carrot, pumpkin, or
spinach will work just as well
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| Cream of Broccoli |
Serve 4 Prep Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 20 minutes
Cream of Broccoli ingredients: 5 tablespoon butter, divided.
1 clove garlic, minced. 1 medium-sized onion, chopped. 1 Salk celery, chopped,
4 cups chicken stock. 4 cups chopped broccoli. 3 tablespoon flour. 2 cups milk.
1/2 cups grated quick melting cheese. Salt and pepper, to taste. Grated
Parmesan Cheese and minced parsley, for garnish
Cream of Broccoli recipe: 1- In a pot, melt 2 tablespoons
butter. Sauté garlic, onions, and celery until vegetables are tender. 2- Add
chicken stock and broccoli. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli
is tender. Remove from heat. 3- Transfer soup to a blender. Puree until smooth;
set aside. 4- In the same pot, melt remaining butter and stir in flour. Cook
for 2 minutes. Add milk and bring to a boil. Simmer until thick and bubbly. 5-
Add purred soup and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Season with salt and
pepper. Garnish with Parmesan Cheese and parsley. If desired
