Broccoli Cream Soup Recipe

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This soup has a wonderful fresh flavor. I've never had a better broccoli soup.—Beth Hart, Walworth, New York

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Broccoli Cream Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 35 min. Cook: 10 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
35 10 45

Ingredients

  • 9 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 8 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Pinch each dried basil, thyme and rubbed sage
  • Dash hot pepper sauce
  • 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, bring broccoli and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. In a small skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender; add to broccoli mixture. Stir in the bay leaf and remaining seasonings. simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into broccoli mixture; add buttermilk and cream. Heat through (do not boil). Discard bay leaf. Yield: 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 265 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 1,005 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Broccoli Cream Soup in Taste of Home October/November 2002, p12

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Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2011 by schweitzerca

A good recipe; liked the buttermilk in it. Calls for too much broccoli. One head or one box frozen is plenty.


Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2010 by vanessa2519

This like my mom made. Would recommend others to try. Easy to do.


Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2010 by Ellie1777

Made a double batch for a wedding shower, everyone loved it. Nice and creamy.

 
 
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