Creamy Broccoli Soup
Modified from Cooking from 2
 
3/4 cup cubed peeled potatoes
1 medium carrot, sliced
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cup milk, divided
1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp thyme
dash nutmeg
dash pepper


Place potatoes and carrot in a small saucepan; cover with water.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.  Meanwhile, cook broccoli according to package directions; drain and set aside.

In a saucepan, melt better. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add 1/2 cup milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.  Add the salt, thyme, nutmeg and pepper.

Drain potato mixture; cool slightly. In a blender, combing the potato mixture, broccoli and remaining milk; cover and process until smooth. Add to the thickened milk mixture.  Return to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Makes 2 servings.

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