Cream of Broccoli Soup

By 12_34

Elegant rich and creamy soup

Ingredients

• 8 c. broccoli florets (about 1 1/4 lbs.)
• 2 c. low-salt chicken broth
• 1 c. plus 4 tsp. whipping cream
• 3 TBSP. unsalted butter
• Ground white pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook broccoli in lg. pot of salted boiling water until tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain broccoli. Set aside 4 small florets for garnish.

Combine broth and 1 c. cream in heavy large saucepan and bring to boil. Working in batches, puree broccoli, broth mixture, and butter in blender until smooth, about 45 seconds per batch. Return puree to same pan. Season soup to taste with salt and white pepper.