Cream of Broccoli Soup
Soup Recipe - Broccoli Recipe


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Here's a low-calorie soup that's also rich tasting.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

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Cream of Broccoli Soup

Recipe Type: Soup, Broccoli
Yields: 6 to 8 servings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min


Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup diced onions
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
10 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 small bunch (approximately 1 1/2 pounds) broccoli, chopped
2 cups powdered dairy creamer
Salt to taste


Preparation:

In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, melt butter or margarine. Add onion, celery, thyme, oregano, basil, and garlic; sauté' 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Reduce heat to low; add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until flour is absorbed and rolls easily from edge of pan.

broccoliAdd vegetable or chicken broth to vegetables and stir until all flour is dissolved. Simmer for at least 30 minutes. Add broccoli and simmer another 20 minutes; stir in dairy creamer and salt. Remove from heat and serve in soup bowls.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.