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cream of broccoli soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Marsha Gardner
Florala, AL

I usually end up quadrupling this recipe if I make for my soup loving grand kids. I use fresh broccoli and just microwave it for a few minutes before adding to soup. I sometimes add shredded cheddar to make a Cheesy Cream of Broccoli Soup. Adapt to your family.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cream of broccoli soup

  • 1 bunch
    broccoli, cut into florets and blanched in microwave
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    onion, chopped
  • 5 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    kosher salt
  • dash
    freshly ground black pepper
  • dash
    freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2
    milk
  • 1 c
    chicken broth

How To Make cream of broccoli soup

  • 1
    Cook onions in butter. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg, milk and chicken broth. Cook until slightly thickened. Add broccoli and heat through.
  • 2
    I take my submersion blender at this point and blend until smooth. Reserve a little broccoli to serve as a garnish on top.
  • 3
    If adding cheese, do so after blending. Heat through being careful not to scorch.

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