Category: Soups & Dal, Vegetarian Recipes
Cuisine: Europe, North-American, World
Yields:
6 Servings
There is nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup on a cold wintry day. Here is an easy cream of broccoli soup recipe. I use the reserved water from blanching the broccoli instead of vegetable stock.
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large saucepan, add broccoli florets and about 3/4 cups of water. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drain broccoli, reserving the water.
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After a few minutes, puree broccoli and garlic cloves in a blender using reserved water.
- Melt a tbsp of butter in a pan and slowly mix in the flour. Whisk well and add 2 cups milk.
- Add pureed broccoli into the milk and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Add seasonings, salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve broccoli soup garnished with croutons and some grated cheese.