BROCCOLI SOUP

By Bailey1_

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 3 tablespoons, all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups vegetable broth, low sodium
• 1/2 cup cream
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from hallmarkchannel.com

Preparation

Step 1

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a heavy, medium-sized pot over medium-high heat.

Add broccoli, onion, carrot, salt, and pepper, and sauté until the onion is translucent--about 6 minutes.

Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the flour reaches a blond color.

Add broth and bring to a boil.

Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender--about 15 minutes. pour in cream. with an immersion blender, purée the soup.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!