Cream of Broccoli Soup

Ingredients :

2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 cups chicken/vegetable stock
3 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Preparation:


In a large saucepan set over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in butter just until it turns translucent and tender. Add the chicken/vegetable stock and broccoli and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the soup for 8 to 10 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.

Using a blender, puree the broccoli soup until it is smooth. Carefully transfer the hot broccoli mixture back into the saucepan and stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat the soup though - avoid boiling it - and serve immediately.

This cream of broccoli soup recipe makes 4 to 6 servings.