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Creamy Broccoli Soup

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Soup
Creamy Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 large stalk celery, chopped
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
1
Boil water and broccoli florets in a medium-sized cooking vessel until they reach a rolling boil, then decrease the heat and cook for approximately 3 minutes. Reserve the cooking liquid that is left over.
2
Using a food processor or blender, puree half of the cooked broccoli until it's mostly smooth. Set aside the remaining broccoli florets and keep them separate.
3
In a heavy-bottomed cooking pot, melt butter or margarine over low heat. Add diced onion and chopped celery and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they're soft and tender. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, constantly stirring the mixture.
4
Add the reserved cooking liquid and bouillon granules to the pot, then bring the mixture to a boil by stirring constantly. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for some time, still stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
5
Add milk, a pinch of nutmeg, and some pepper to the pot, then stir in both the processed and chopped broccoli. Continue cooking until everything is heated through.
6
Adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences, then serve with grated Cheddar cheese.