Best Broccoli Soup Recipe

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"Here's a creamy combination that showcases broccoli," notes field editor Carolyn Weinberg of Custer, Montana.

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Best Broccoli Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups chopped fresh broccoli (about 1-1/2 pounds)
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven, bring water to boil. Add the broccoli, celery and carrots; boil 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set vegetables aside.
  • In the same pot, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.
  • Stir in reserved vegetables and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 164 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 868 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Best Broccoli Soup in Taste of Home February/March 1995, p17

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Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2011 by ahmom

excellent


Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by bnbcove

Alterations: saute onion and celery in butter and use 4 tbs. flour. 4 cups chicken broth with 2 cups milk. 3 cups cheese - optional.

 
 
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