broccoli and swiss cheese soup

How To Make broccoli and swiss cheese soup

• Step 1
  Cut enough florets to measure 2 cups.
• Step 2
  Cut rest of broccoli into 1 inch pieces.
• Step 3
  Cook florets and broccoli pieces, separately, in lightly salted water until just tender.
• Step 4
  (Florets will be done first.)
• Step 5
  Immediately rinse in cold water.
• Step 6
  Drain.
• Step 7
  Set florets aside until serving time.
• Step 8
  In a large saucepan saute green onions in butter until tender; usually about 4 minutes.
• Step 9
  Sprinkle in flour and cook one more minute, stirring with whisk.
• Step 10
  Remove from heat and stir in broth.
• Step 11
  Return to heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Step 12
  Add broccoli pieces to broth and puree in blender in batches, until smooth.
• Step 13
  Just before serving, blend in cream and swiss cheese.
• Step 14
  Simmer gently until cheese melts.
• Step 15
  Add nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Step 16
  Add reserved florets and heat through.
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