Mama Mangia
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Cream of Broccoli Soup
1 large head broccoli
2 tbsp minced onion
2 celery stalks, minced
1/4 c butter
1/4 c all-purpose flour
4 c chicken broth or bouillon
2 c light cream, scalded
dash of nutmeg, salt & pepper to taste
Wash broccoli and break into flowerets. Cook in small amount of boiling water until tender. Drain and whirl broccoli in blender until pureed.* Sauté onion & celery in butter 2-3 minutes. Blend in flour and stir in broth. Cook stirring, until slightly thickened. Stir in broccoli, cream, nutmeg, and salt.
Makes about 6 servings.
1 large head broccoli
2 tbsp minced onion
2 celery stalks, minced
1/4 c butter
1/4 c all-purpose flour
4 c chicken broth or bouillon
2 c light cream, scalded
dash of nutmeg, salt & pepper to taste
Wash broccoli and break into flowerets. Cook in small amount of boiling water until tender. Drain and whirl broccoli in blender until pureed.* Sauté onion & celery in butter 2-3 minutes. Blend in flour and stir in broth. Cook stirring, until slightly thickened. Stir in broccoli, cream, nutmeg, and salt.
Makes about 6 servings.