CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP WITH NUTMEG

Creamy Broccoli Soup with Nutmeg image

This thick, creamy soup has wonderful broccoli flavor with just a hint of nutmeg. When it comes to broccoli recipes, this is one of my favorite.-Marion Tipton, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
2 to 2-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli spears, cut into florets
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onions in oil until tender; stir into broth. Remove from heat; cool 10-15 minutes. Puree in small batches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return all to the saucepan; set aside. , In a small pan, combine flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Slowly add cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Gradually stir into broccoli mixture. Return to the heat; cook over medium until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.