RICH BROCCOLI CREAM SOUP

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Go ahead and indulge in a bowl of this rich and creamy soup...it's deliciously thick, flavorful and full of broccoli. Homemade soup never tasted so good!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
2 bunches broccoli, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 pint heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add the broccoli, broth, garlic salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until broccoli is tender. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream; cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.