Health & Herbs
CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
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INGREDIENTS
| Broccoli florets | 1 cup |
| Butter | 3 tbsp |
| Plain flour | 3 cups |
| Milk | 1 cup |
| Water | 2 ½ cups |
| Salt | to taste |
| Pepper | to taste |
| Nutmeg powder | to taste |
Heat 1½ tbsp of butter, add ¾ of the
broccoli, cook gently for a few
minutes.
Add the water and cook until soft.
Remove from the heat and pass through
a blender to make a puree.
Melt the remaining butter in a pan over
gentle heat.
Add the flour and stir for 1 minute.
Add the milk and bring to boil making
sure there are no lumps.
Add broccoli puree.
Simmer for a few minutes and add salt,
pepper and nutmeg powder.
Steam the remaining broccoli to a bright
green colour (do not overcook).
Remove carefully and refresh in ice-cold
water. Drain.
Add to the thickened soup and heat for a
few minutes just before serving.
