BROCCOLI SOUP 1 1/2 lb. fresh broccoli, cut up 1 c. chopped onion 2 sliced carrots 3 celery stalks, cut up several sprigs parsley 4 c. chicken broth Put all ingredients in 5 quart soup pot and simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes. Mix 1/4 cup water with 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Add to soup and cook for 5 minutes more. Let soup cool slightly. Then puree in two batches in blender. Then add 1 cup milk or half and half. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reheat soup gently but do not let it boil. Sprinkle with chives (optional). Serves 8. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |