Best Cream of Broccoli Soup |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe is thick and flavorful. Simple, delicious, and quick to make. Hope that you enjoy it as much as my family does. I have added chicken to this soup, very good Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
1 onion, chopped |
1 garlic clove, chopped |
1 stalk celery, chopped |
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth |
4 cups broccoli |
3 tablespoons butter |
3 tablespoons flour |
2 cups milk (or 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/2 cup evaporated milk) |
pepper |
1/2 cup velveeta cheese (or more) |
Directions:
1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and sauté onion, garlic and celery until tender.
2. Add broccoli and broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Purée soup (I use a hand blender) or mash with potato masher.
4. Return to heat.
5. In small saucepan, over medium heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk.
6. Stir until thick and bubbly, add to soup.
7. Add cheese; stir until melted.
8. Season with pepper and serve.
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