GOURMET CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

Gourmet Cream of Broccoli Soup image

Just enough for two people, easy to prepare, and freezes well. If freezing, do not add cream until ready to use.

Provided by Elizabeth Zyla

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Broccoli Soup

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 small potatoes, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh chopped broccoli
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Melt butter in pan, do not brown. Add vegetables, toss to coat with butter, then press parchment paper on top of vegetables--this is called "sweating"-- for better flavor. Put lid on pan and simmer very gently until vegetables have softened. Do not brown.
Remove paper, add chicken stock, bring to a boil, then simmer until vegetables are soft.
Put in blender and puree until smooth. Pour back in pan, add salt, pepper, and cream. Simmer gently, do not boil or cream will curdle, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 1003.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g