Soup: Healthy Cream of Broccoli Soup

By LynnK

rated 4 1/2 stars by 594 reviews on allcooks.com

thick, flavorful soup, quick and easy to prepare

Calories: 207 | Total Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 32mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter (real butter works best)
• 1 onion, chopped (sweet onions like Vadalia add a sweet flavor to soup)
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 8 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk (skim works fine)
• ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and saute onion and celery until tender. Add broccoli and broth, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Mash broccoli with a potato masher leaving some pieces whole
OR for a smoother soup: Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
3. In small saucepan, over medium-heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup. Season with pepper and serve.