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#10462
EASY BROCCOLI SOUP
Ingredients
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1 3+ lb bag fresh broccoli florets
1 large onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced (optional)
1 to 2 quarts of homemade or canned chicken broth
1+ cup cream (optional)
salt and pepper to taste.
1/4 cup fresh chopped dill or basil is nice to add but (optional) - stir in
when soup is finished cooking.
cooked tiny pasta - about 2 cups (optional)
Procedure
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Rinse florets and cover with water Add chopped onion. Cook uncovered until
broccoli is tender. Drain and reserve cooking water. Remove florets/onion to a
large cooking pot. Add enough stock to cover. Or don't drain vegetables and use
broccoli water and add some chicken bouillon if desired.. With a hand blender,
finely chop broccoli but not puree. Heat well, season to taste. Add the cream if
desired. If extra thickening is desired add pasta. Serves 8 to 10 Garnish soup
bowls with dabs of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
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