Cream of Broccoli Soup
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 lb fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced tiny
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 cups vegetable stock or 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 pinch of grated nutmeg
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
directions
- Melt butter in large saucepan.
- Cook shallots in butter until soft.
- Add broccoli, potato and garlic.
- Cover and cook gently for 5 minutes.
- Add stock and bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- In a food processor, process mixture to a puree.
- Return to puree to pan, and add cream and nutmeg.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Reheat over low heat.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with warm crusty bread if desired.
- *Bowls can be garnished with fresh grated parmesan or sharp cheddar cheese of desired.
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Wildflour
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