Creamy Broccoli Soup
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Title
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Creamy Broccoli Soup
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Description
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Creamy Broccoli Soup
Serve with croutons for a festive touch.
2 ½ pounds broccoli
½ cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped celery
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon nutmeg
2 bay leaves
1 ½ cups water
5 cups chicken broth
¼ cup butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 cup light cream
Cut stems from broccoli. Combine broccoli florets, onion, celery, seasonings, water, and broth in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil and simmer about 30 minutes. Strain soup, reserving broth. Remove bay leaves, and puree vegetables with 1 cup of reserved broth.
In same stockpot, melt butter. Add flour, stir until smooth. Add reserved broth, pureed vegetables, milk, and light cream; stir until thickened. Garnish with croutons. Serves 12 to 16.
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Source
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"The Bountiful Arbor: Favorite Recipes Gathered from Our Members"
The Junior League of Ann Arbor
1996
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Subject
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soup
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