BROCCOLI BISQUE

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Number Of Ingredients 11

1.25 lb broccoli, fresh stalks, peeled and diced
4 c chicken broth
1 onion
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
2 tsp curry powder
"just a pinch" of pepper
2 Tbsp lime juice
8 slice lemon, optional
1/2 c sour cream
1 Tbsp chives, optional

Steps:

1. Place the cut broccoli in a large saucepan along with the broth, onion, butter, salt, curry powder and pepper; Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 8 to 12 minutes or until broccoli is just tender.
3. Place about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of the mixture at a time into a blender container; Cover and blend until smooth.
4. Pour into bowl or another large pan; Repeat with remaining mixture - BE CAREFUL. THE HOT LIQUID MAY SCALD YOU.
5. Stir in the lime juice.
6. Now you can either cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to serve cold (great in warm weather), or you can go right ahead and serve it hot (great in cold weather).
7. Once ladled out, you can garnish with a thin slice of lemon, a small dollop or sour cream, and a sprinkling of chives.
8. NOTE: You can refrigerate unused portions for serving later, but it doesn\'t keep well for long.