Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Cream of Broccoli soup

Frozen vegetables are picked and processed so quickly they often retain more nutrients than fresh.Here , frozen broccoli is easily transformed into a satisfying soup.The secret to the thick satisfying soup is to puree the vegetables.Enjoy this soup with some whole grain bread during winter.

butter- 1tbsp
onion-1 medium chopped
frozen broccoil- 1packet (1 lb)
chicken broth- 1 can
dried thyme-1/4 tsp
nutmeg- 1pinch
red pepper- a pinch
salt - 1/8 tsp
black pepper- 1/8 tsp
milk- 1&1/2 cups
lemon juice-2tsp

Method:
In a sauce pan melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion and cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
Add frozen broccoli, broth , thyme,salt ,pepper, nutmeg.Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Cool it for 5 minutes and spoon  the mixture into the blender and puree until smooth.
Return puree into sauce pan,stir in milk.
Heat through, stirring often (do not boil).This would take about another 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

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