Broccoli soup

Broccoli soup

Ingredients/Components

• milk - 1 c
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• flour - 2 Tbsp
• butter - 2 Tbsp
• dash of garlic powder - 1 item
• chopped onion - 1/2 c
• chicken broth
• dash of pepper - 1 item
• small bay leaf - 1 item
• dried thyme - 1/2 tsp
• broccoli, cut - 2 c

How to make broccoli soup:

Chicken broth may be made by dissolving 2 bouillon cubes in 1 1/4 cups of water.

In saucepan, combine chicken broth, onion, thyme, bay leaf and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is done. Remove bay leaf. Place half of vegetable mixture in blender container or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth.

In same saucepan, melt butter; blend in flour, salt and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in the blended vegetable mixture. Cook and stir until soup is heated through. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serves 3 or 4.

Recipe categories: Vegetables, Soups & stews, Broccoli.