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broccoli bisque

Ingredients For broccoli bisque

  • 1.25 lb
    broccoli, fresh stalks, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 8 slice
    lemon, optional
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • "just a pinch" of pepper
  • 2 tsp
    curry powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1
    onion
  • 4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp
    chives, optional

How To Make broccoli bisque

  • 1
    Place the cut broccoli in a large saucepan along with the broth, onion, butter, salt, curry powder and pepper; Bring to a boil.
  • 2
    Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 8 to 12 minutes or until broccoli is just tender.
  • 3
    Place about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of the mixture at a time into a blender container; Cover and blend until smooth.
  • 4
    Pour into bowl or another large pan; Repeat with remaining mixture - BE CAREFUL. THE HOT LIQUID MAY SCALD YOU.
  • 5
    Stir in the lime juice.
  • 6
    Now you can either cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to serve cold (great in warm weather), or you can go right ahead and serve it hot (great in cold weather).
  • 7
    Once ladled out, you can garnish with a thin slice of lemon, a small dollop or sour cream, and a sprinkling of chives.
  • 8
    NOTE: You can refrigerate unused portions for serving later, but it doesn\'t keep well for long.

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