QUICK CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1/3 cup cooked broccoli florets, divided
1/3 cup cooked cauliflowerets, divided
1/3 cup chopped cooked carrots, divided
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, optional

Steps:

Reserve 2 tablespoons each of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots; chop and set aside. In a blender, combine the chicken broth and remaining broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. Puree until smooth. In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, basil, thyme, dill weed and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in cream., Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chicken broth mixture; heat through. Stir in chopped broccoli, cauliflower and carrots and Worcestershire sauce if desired; heat through.

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