CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP - RESTAURANT STYLE

Cream of Broccoli Soup - Restaurant Style image

Provided by gayle 280716

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Mix broth and soup in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add broccoli and reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender.
Heat butter in a medium skillet and saute' onion for 5 minutes until tender.
Add flour and cook for 1 minute longer.
Gradually stir milk into skillet and stir continually until thickened.
Add salt and pepper and mix well.
Stir milk mixture into broccoli mixture and simmer over low heat stirring frequently for about 10 minutes.
Ladle soup into serving bowl and top with cheddar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 62.6, Sodium 1277.5, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 10