INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup onions, chopped
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1/2 cup carrots, cut into rounds
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1/2 cup celery, chopped
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Salt
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Cayenne pepper
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3 cups broccoli florets
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2 quarts water
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated
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Creole seasoning (Essence), recipe follows
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2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
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2 tablespoons salt
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2 tablespoons garlic powder
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1 tablespoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
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1 tablespoon dried thyme