CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

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rice ,milk or soy milk can be substituted

 

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TODAY'S RECIPE: CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

 

 

Helen Ashcraft was kind enough to send us her take on a classic soup.

 

2 cups chopped fresh broccoli

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 tablespoon flour

12 ounces of veggie stock

2 1/2 ounces of mushrooms (usually one can)

4 cups skim milk

1/8 teaspoon pepper and salt to taste

1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

 

Steam broccoli in a pan for 10 minutes--do not drain.

 

In a soup pan, saute the onion and celery until soft. Add the flour

and stir until the ingredients are mixed well. Slowly add the veggie

stock, stirring constantly until mixture begins to thicken. Add the

broccoli and simmer for about 5 minutes.

 

Puree in blender until smooth. Return to pot and add mushrooms, milk,

and seasonings. Heat slowly until hot, but do not boil.