Cream Of Broccoli Soup Recipe

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons butter

1/3 cup diced leeks

1/3 cup diced onions

1/3 cup diced celery

1 cup diced broccoli

3 Tablespoons flour

3 cups chicken broth

salt and fresh ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/3 cup dry white wine

1 cup cream

Preparation

Melt butter in saucepan. Add leeks, onion, celery and broccoli. Saute for about 5 minutes over low heat, ensuring the butter does not brown.

Sprinkle in flour, mixing well. Add chicken broth slowly, stirring constantly. Cook until it comes to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix in thyme and wine. Let simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Puree in small batches in a blender and return to low heat. Add cream before serving and heat through, but do not bring to a boil.

Any vegetable can be substituted for broccoli, such as zucchini, carrots, asparagus, spinach, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, etc.

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