This was one of the first recipes I learned as a brand new cook. It is simple, easy and the family loved it. My kids loved coming home from school and having this soup waiting for them on a cold winter day. I am still making it 30 years later! This recipe doubles great! Fresh broccoli has less of a strong taste than frozen...
Provided by Sheila Nakata
Categories Cream Soups
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Chop broccoli into bite size pieces. Boil broccoli until tender, drain, save the broccoli water, add the bullion set aside.
- 2. Heat butter, sauté onions until translucent, add the garlic and flour. Stir for a few minutes to bring out the nutty flavor of the flour.
- 3. Slowly add the broccoli water to the flour onion mixture, making sure that there are no lumps, stir constantly until all water is added.
- 4. Add broccoli and half & half. Simmer on low until soup thickens. Add cheese and let set for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with cheese or croutons.
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