Cream of Broccoli Soup

Name: Cream of Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli, fresh or frozen; 1/2 lb butter; 1 cup flour; 1 quart half-and-half cream; 1 quart chicken stock; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

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Recipe by RandyB1961

This soup is delicious and easy to prepare. I've been making it for years and it is still one of my favorite recipes.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb broccoli, fresh or frozen
¹⁄₂

lb butter
1

cup flour
1

quart half-and-half cream
1

quart chicken stock
1

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon white pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces; steam in 1/2 cup water until tender; do no drain-set broccoli aside.
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat; add flour and stir to make a roux; cook for 2 to 4 minutes.
Add chicken stock to roux while stirring with a wire whisk; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; add broccoli, Half & Half, salt and pepper; heat but do not boil.
Serve.

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