Broccoli Soup
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Recipe type: Soup
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Serves: 4
 
Though this broccoli soup has a creamy texture and a rich flavor, no cream or even half and half is needed.
Ingredients
  • 2 heads of broccoli, broken into florets
  • 1 yellow onion or 1 leek, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • Butter or olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup grated cheese (the variety of your choice)
  • 2+ cups chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
  1. Saute the onion and garlic in a little olive oil or butter for a few minutes until translucent.
  2. Add the broccoli florets and saute a few minutes more.
  3. Toss the flour over the broccoli to give a light coating on the top.
  4. Stir it around to coat everything with the flour.
  5. Then add the broth and bring to it to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the soup and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes until the broccoli is cooked and tender.
  7. Puree the soup in a hand blender.
  8. Return the soup to the bowl, add grated cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Heat the soup through to melt the cheese.
Recipe by Itsy Bitsy Foodies at http://itsybitsyfoodies.com/broccoli-soup/