Broccoli Cheese Soup

"This is a recipe I got out of a Sue Gregg cookbook. Sue Gregg cookbooks are health conscientious cookbooks that try to use whole/natural foods. This is a healthy recipe, but tasty. The prep time is estimated."
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Peel the outer edges of the broccoli stalks and chop. Set aside 1 cup of small broccoli florets.
  • (Optional for added flavor) Saute the 4 cups of broccoli and the chopped onion in 3 tablespoons melted butter.
  • In soup pot, heat chicken broth to boiling, then add vegetables and oregano.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender.
  • While soup simmers, prepare cheese sauce for soup in small saucepan.
  • Blend flour into other 3 tablespoons melted butter until smooth, cooking 1 minute.
  • Gradually blend in milk, stirring with wire whisk over medium heat until thickened.
  • Blend in cheese until melted.
  • Puree soup in blender, pour back into soup pot and blend in the cheese sauce.
  • Steam the 1 cup broccoli florets about 5 minutes and add to soup just before serving.
  • Season, as desired, with salt, to taste.

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