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Close up Cream of Broccoli Soup

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Six simple ingredients combine to create a rich creamy base with fresh broccoli florets. It's splendidly delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 622 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 - 4 hearty bunches of broccoli stalks
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash and trim flowers off broccoli. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, over medium-low heat melt 1/2 cup of butter. Add broccoli florets. Saute until tender.
  • Sprinkle top of sauteed broccoli with flour. Stir until thick.
  • Slowly Add chicken broth, stirring continually until mixture thickens. Reduce heat to low. Slowly add half-and-half and heavy whipping cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until base reduces slightly and soup thickens.

Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cupsCalories: 622kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 8gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 37gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 812mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g
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