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Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe | |
American Soup | |
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Ingredients:
1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans condensed chicken broth, undiluted 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whipping cream or half-and-half 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender; cool. Pour broccoli mixture into the container of an electric blender. Process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides of blender. Set aside. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden. Add broccoli mixture; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in whipping cream, salt, and garlic powder. Spoon into individual serving bowls. Yield: 5 cups.
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