Cream of Broccoli Soup V Recipe

Cream of Broccoli Soup V Recipe

  • 1 head fresh broccoli
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons minced onion
  • 1 stalk celery with leaves, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 pinches paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  1. Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with water to cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, 15 minutes. Remove broccoli and reserve cooking water.
  2. In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onions and celery in butter until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in flour, milk and cream. Dissolve bouillon in 2 cups reserved broccoli water. Stir into soup. Season with Worcestershire, paprika and salt. Stir in cheese and cook 10 minutes more.