CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP I

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A tasty broccoli soup with a touch of cheese. For a richer, creamier soup, use half and half cream instead of whole milk.

Provided by William Anatooskin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Broccoli Soup

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized cooking pot, add water and broccoli florets and bring to boil; reduce heat and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain, reserving all of the water.
  • In a food processor or blender, process half the cooked broccoli until fairly smooth. Chop remaining broccoli and set aside.
  • In a heavy-bottomed cooking pot, melt butter or margarine, add onion and celery and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until soft. Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly for about 1 to 2 minutes. Add reserved water and chicken bouillon granules, and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Stir in milk, nutmeg, pepper, and processed and chopped broccoli, and heat through. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve garnished with grated cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 901 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

Carol Rodriguez
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I'm a big fan of broccoli soup, and this recipe did not disappoint! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ehtisham hassan
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I used frozen broccoli and it worked perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Md Foyez
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Me Akbar Gazi
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen broccoli and it worked perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Bryan Bravoria
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but this soup was delicious! The creaminess of the soup balanced out the bitterness of the broccoli, and the cheese added a nice richness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Akande Dhikrullah
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This soup was amazing! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Shivam Thakur
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I'm a big fan of broccoli soup, and this recipe did not disappoint! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nozipho Nsibande
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I used frozen broccoli and it worked perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ilyes Khaled
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Said Amin
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen broccoli and it worked perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Md Sorab
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but this soup was delicious! The creaminess of the soup balanced out the bitterness of the broccoli, and the cheese added a nice richness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Minhal Hussain
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This soup was amazing! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Melissa Renee McCoy
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I'm a big fan of broccoli soup, and this recipe did not disappoint! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Daniel Samuel
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I used frozen broccoli and it worked perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Caroline Unotjari Kuvare
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Morshed Alam Khan
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen broccoli and it worked perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jeffrey Ewing
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but this soup was amazing! The creaminess of the soup balanced out the bitterness of the broccoli, and the cheese added a nice richness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Collo Mniga
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.