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cream of broccoli soup

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Living in Canada now, FL
Updated on Apr 20, 2016

"Creamed" soups, made without any cream or milk, are one of the easiest dishes to prepare. Adding a potato along with the vegetable of your choice adds the requisite creaminess that cream would otherwise provide. Consider this a master recipe and substitute cauliflower, squash, zucchini or another vegetable of your choice, for the broccoli. Adjust seasonings to your taste. This recipe is from Mindfull Cookbook by Carol Greenwood, Daphna Rabinovitch, & Joanna Gryfe. Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anyone else expects of you. by Henry Ward Beecher

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 4 (1 cup each)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 - sweet onion, chopped (i use 1/4 of the onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
  • 6 cups chopped broccoli (florets and peeled stems)
  • 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock, low sodium
  • 1 cup water
  • I SOME TIMES, ADD THE FOLLOWING, (ALL OPTIONAL):
  • 1 - carrot, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 - inch ginger
  • 1/2 stick butter, (1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 small zucchini, chopped

How To Make cream of broccoli soup

  • Step 1
    Heat oil (or butter, if using), in a heavy soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, (and carrot, celery, ginger, zucchini, if using); cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Stir in curry powder, salt and pepper. Stir in broccoli and potato, stirring until well coated. Pour in stock and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Remove soup from heat and let it cool a few minutes. In batches, transfer soup to a blender or food processor; puree until smooth. (You will have to transfer to a large bowl after it is pureed.) Return soup to pan on medium heat; add milk if using; stir to heat throughout. (Add more broth or water, if needed.) Serve.
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