Cream of Broccoli soup

Name: Cream of Broccoli soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh broccoli; 8 oz butter; 1 c sifted flour; 1 qt chicken stock; 1 qt half & half or whipping cream; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper

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By darlene barry
@custardlove

seriously, this is the best soup, but beware, not something to have everyday. Lots of dairy & fat. But man is it ever good...

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

8-10 possibly more

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Ingredients

1 lb

fresh broccoli
8 oz

butter
1 c

sifted flour
1 qt

chicken stock
1 qt

half & half or whipping cream
1 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

white pepper
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How to Make Cream of Broccoli soup

Step-by-Step

Cut brocooli in small pieces.. possible 1/2 inch pieces and boil in 1/2 cup of water until tender. Do not drain. Set aside for later use
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add flour to make roux. Cook for about 3 minutes or so. Add chicken stock. Stir with a wisk and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, careful not to burn.
Add broccoli and water, half & half and spices. Adjust salt & pepper to taste. Heat to near boiling. Then serve.

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