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broccoli and swiss cheese soup

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Ingredients For broccoli and swiss cheese soup

  • 2 1/2 lb
    broccoli florets
  • 1 c
    chopped green onion
  • 4 tsp
    butter
  • 4 Tbsp
    flour
  • 4 c
    chicken stock
  • 1 c
    light cream
  • 1 c
    shredded swiss cheese
  • 1/3 tsp
    nutmeg
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

How To Make broccoli and swiss cheese soup

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

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