Cream of Broccoli Soup
Try this healthy and delicious soup to keep you warm in the winter months!
Serves: 6
Category: Soup
Ingredients
3 cups broccoli florets and peeled stems, finely chopped
1 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup onion chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 cups 1-percent fat milk
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Combine broccoli and water in a 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain, saving liquid. Add oil to a larger saucepan, add onion, and sauté over low heat until soft. Add flour and continue to cook for several seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in reserved liquid and cook until thickened. Add milk, broccoli, salt, black pepper, paprika, celery seed, and cayenne pepper, mixing well. Warm over low heat before serving.