CREAM OF BROCCOLI RAAB (RAPINI) SOUP

Cream of Broccoli Raab (Rapini) Soup image

Provided by Yellow Lab Lover

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 stalk celery
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups chicken broth (i use knorr boullion cubes )
4 cups broccoli raab (washed and chopped)
3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

In medium sized stock pot sauté onion, garlic and celery in olive oil until tender.
Add broccoli raab and broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and purée soup with a hand blender. (you can use the blender for this but let the liquid cool first).
Return to heat.
In small saucepan, over medium heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk.
Stir until thick and bubbly, add to soup and stir well.
Serve over a mound of grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 621.4, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 6.7