Cream of Broccoli Soup

Cream of Broccoli Soup is a delightful winter warmer for all the family. The smooth blend of the broccoli and stilton make this a perfect experience to both the taste buds and the nose. Serve as a main dish for a light meal or as a soup snack, it works.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

A warming soup that is healthy and tasty, especially with the stilton.

4.69 from 45 votes

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: British

Keyword: Cheese, Dairy, Soup, Stock, Vegetables

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 111kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 large Broccoli
• 1/4 cup Butter
• 2 medium Onions
• 2 cup Celery chop
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1/2 cup Flour
• 4 cup Milk
• 4 cup Chicken Broth
• 1/2 tsp Marjoram
• 1/2 tsp Thyme
• 1 salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Almond Slivers
• 1 large Tomato
• 1 slice Blue Stilton added flavour

Instructions

• Trim broccoli and cut into one-half inch thick slices. Steam in salted water until tender.
• In large sauce pan, melt butter and saute onions, celery and garlic until brown.
• Stir flour gradually into butter mixture. Add milk slowly, then add chicken broth and herbs.
• Stir over low heat until soup thickens and boils.
• Add broccoli, salt and pepper.
• Serve hot. Top with almond slivers or chopped tomato, if desired.
•   Add crumbled stilton over individual bowls for added flavour.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g