"Make this delicious homemade cream of broccoli soup using fresh broccoli (plus either shredded cheese or cheese croutons, if you wish) in about an hour from start to finish (the soup base can also be frozen for a great freezer meal)..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 pounds fresh broccoli
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1 head of garlic
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1 large storage onion
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2 stalks of celery
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1 cup of carrot (1/4" dice) (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon Chicken Base or Vegetable Base
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1 (15-ounce) can / 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
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2 – 3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Coarse kosher salt
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Coarsely ground pepper
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1 – 2 cups of milk / half and half / cream
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1 fresh lemon
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Sourdough or other rustic bread (optional)
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Cheddar cheese (optional)