BEST BROCCOLI SOUP

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Here's a creamy, comforting broccoli soup. It's a delicious way to eat your vegetables. -Carolyn Weinberg, Custer, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups water
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups 2% milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, bring water to boil. Add the broccoli, celery and carrots; boil 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set vegetables aside. , In the same pot, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. , Stir in reserved vegetables and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 868mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.