Dave's Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe

Name: Dave's Cream of Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1 each chicken bouillon cubes; 3 cups broccoli florets chopped; 24 ounces evaporated milk skim; nonstick cooking spray as needed; 1 1/2 cups leeks chopped, white part only; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground; 1 each garlic cloves peeled and minced; 3 tablespoons basil fresh, chopped; black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup water
1 each chicken bouillon cubes
3 cups broccoli florets chopped
24 ounces evaporated milk skim
nonstick cooking spray as needed
1 1/2 cups leeks chopped, white part only
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground
1 each garlic cloves peeled and minced
3 tablespoons basil fresh, chopped
black pepper freshly ground, to taste

1
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Dissolve the bouillon cube in the boiling water.
3
Add the broccoli and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until it is bright green and fork tender.
4
Put the evaporated milk in a small saucepan.
5
Warm over low heat, just until bubbles begin to form around the edge.
6
Remove the pan from the heat.
7
Preheat a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat for about 1 minute.
8
Spray it twice with the vegetable oil.
9
Add the leeks and saute, stirring often, for 7 to 8 minutes, until limp.
10
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
11
Whisk in the warm evaporated milk.
12
Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the flour has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
13
Reduce the heat to low.
14
Add the nutmeg, the garlic, and the broccoli, along with its cooking liquid.
15
Simmer for 5 minutes more, taking care not to bring the soup to a boil.
16
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the basil and black pepper.
17
Top with extra cream if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1/2 cup water, 1 each chicken bouillon cubes, 3 cups broccoli florets chopped, 24 ounces evaporated milk skim, and more.

Yes, Dave's 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.

Dave's Cream of Broccoli Soup

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