BROCCOLI SOUP - REVISED DOWN HOME WITH THE NEELY'S

Broccoli Soup - Revised Down Home With the Neely's image

Provided by clewicki1

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.2, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 32, Sodium 525, Carbohydrate 70.5, Fiber 26.5, Sugar 14.9, Protein 25.1