Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe

Name: Cream of Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 4 cups broccoli florets; 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 onion, chopped; 1 large stalk celery, chopped; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder; 2 ½ cups whole milk; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

4 cups water
4 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons margarine
1 onion, chopped
1 large stalk celery, chopped
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
2 ½ cups whole milk
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1
In a medium-sized cooking pot, add water and broccoli florets and bring to boil; reduce heat and cook for about 3 minutes.
2
Drain, reserving all of the water.
3
In a food processor or blender, process half the cooked broccoli until fairly smooth.
4
Chop remaining broccoli and set aside.
5
In a heavy-bottomed cooking pot, melt butter or margarine, add onion and celery and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until soft.
6
Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly for about 1 to 2 minutes.
7
Add reserved water and chicken bouillon granules, and bring to boil, stirring constantly.
8
Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring constantly until thickened.
9
Stir in milk, nutmeg, pepper, and processed and chopped broccoli, and heat through.
10
Adjust seasonings to taste.
11
Serve garnished with grated cheddar cheese.
12
My adjustment to the recipe -- (I used the stalk and the florets, I also used half and half instead of whole milk)
13
Tip -- if you use the stalk, make sure you peel the stalk with a potato peeler.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 4 cups broccoli florets, 2 tablespoons margarine, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cream of Broccoli Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

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