Broccoli Soup - Revised Down Home With the Neely's

Submitted by Chef #919784

"Basic broccoli Soup"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh broccoli
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup fat free cream

directions

1. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, onion, carrot, salt and pepper and saute until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the flour reaches a blond color. Add stock and bring to boil.
2. Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes. Pour in cream. With an immersion blender, puree the soup. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and then replace the lid back on the pot.