Broccoli Soup

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 6 T unsalted butter
• 1 leek, minced
• 1 carrot, peeled and minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 C chicken stock
• 1 head of broccoli, cut into small flowerets
• 1 C heavy cream
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp celery seed

Preparation

Step 1

In a stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add teh leek, carrot, and garlic. Cook until they are tender, about 5 minutes, making sure they do not brown.

Add the stock. Bring to a simmer and add broccoli. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.

Pour the soup into a food processor and process until the vegetables are finely chopped but not pureed. Pour back into pot. Stir in cream, cayenne pepper, and celery seed. Reheat before serving.