Cream of Broccoli Soup

By SamU

Ingredients

• Source: adapted from The Joy of Cooking
• 4 tbs (1/2 stick) butter
• 1 1/2 cups minced celery
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 1/2 lbs broccoli, trimmed and chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken stock, chicken broth or other light stock or broth
• 1/2 cup to 1 cup heavy cream, half and half or milk
• Salt and pepper
• Grated cheese such as cheddar or Swiss for garnish.

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add celery and onions and cook until tender but not browned. Stir in broccoli, cover and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add flour and mix in thoroughly with the vegetables. Turn the heat to high and add slowly add stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, partially covered, until the broccoli is very tender, about 25 minutes.

Using a food processor or immersion blender, process until smooth. Return soup to the pot and stir in cream. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Makes approximately 8 cups.