BROCCOLI SOUP

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After a full day of work, I like to make a supper that is easy and quick. This soup recipes is satisfying, nutritious and also very affordable.-Joyce McDowell, West Union, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups or 2 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth
1 large bunch broccoli (about 5 cups), chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
3 bay leaves
6 tablespoons butter
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add broccoli, onion and bay leaves. Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender; remove bay leaves. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour to make a smooth paste. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture is hot and thickened, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup of broccoli stock to milk mixture; stir until well blended. Gradually add remaining broccoli stock to milk mixture. Heat and stir until well-blended. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 920mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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