Cream of Broccoli Soup

Creamy & rich.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  bunch broccoli
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped onion
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 2  tablespoons chives, chopped

Directions

1. Cut flowerets from broccoli stems, peel & dice stems.
2. Place broccoli, stems & all, onion, broth, garlic and thyme into a 3 qt saucepan & cover.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Cool slightly.
4. In a blender puree broccoli mixture. Set aside.
5. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
6. Stir in flour. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add white pepper and half-and-half.
7. Stir constantly until just thickened.
8. Stir in broccoli puree, heat through.
9. Ladle into soup bowls and top with sour cream and sprinkle with chives.