GRAMMA'S CREAM OF BROCCOLI

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This is a terrific and easy recipe I got from my late Grandmother. It's my favorite soup recipe ever!

Provided by Proud Albertan

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

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
14 ½ ounces evaporated milk
1 cup water
1 ½ teaspoons grated onion
1 ½ teaspoons salt

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water and salt to a boil. Cook broccoli in boiling water, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, place broccoli in a small bowl, and mash.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mix in flour, and then gradually whisk in milk and water; stir continuously until liquid begins to boil. Stir in grated onion and mashed broccoli. Season with remaining salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1464.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g