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Cream of Broccoli Soup Without the Cream Recipe
by Mellie Duffy

Cream of Broccoli Soup Without the Cream


This is a soup recipe where 2% low-fat milk is used instead of high fat cream or half & half. I add a bit more flour to help thicken it. It's really satisfying and fills you up!

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Broccoli Flowerets
  • 4 tsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 tsp. fine ground sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 4 cups 2% reduced fat milk
  • 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Directions

  1. In a heavy saucepan steam broccoli in shallow water until tender about 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  3. Puree in blender for a few seconds. Soup should be a little chunky.
  4. In same saucepan, melt butter, add celery and onion and cook on medium heat until they are tender.
  5. Wisk in flour.
  6. Add chicken bouillon granules, salt, pepper,milk, Worcestershire Sauce and garlic.
  7. Increase heat and and stir constantly with a wisk until it thickens and comes to a boil.
  8. Cook for 1 more minute.
  9. Reduce heat. add broccoli and cook for 5 more minutes.
  10. Top with grated cheddar cheese if desired.
  11. Enjoy!