YUMMY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

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Found lots of broccoli on sale. Needless to say made this as a first course for friends. They loved it. My hubby who usually hates anything green even said it was good. Oh my, this may have to go in a record book if there is one for compliments.

Provided by Katha

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
5 cups low sodium chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth
8 -9 cups broccoli florets, stems & pieces discarding any hard parts
roux
3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups 1% low-fat milk or 2 cups 2% low-fat milk
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 2 Tbs margarine in medium-size stock pot.
  • Add onions, celery, and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.
  • Add broth and broccoli; bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes.
  • Allow to cool about 20 minutes.
  • In a blender or food processor purée entire broccoli mix.
  • Return mixture to pot and keep warm.
  • In a small sauce pan met 3 Tbs margarine.
  • Add flour; blend well.
  • Add milk; stir until thick and bubbly and then add to soup.
  • Stir and season with pepper.
  • Serve.
  • Serves 8.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.6, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 178.7, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 7.7

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