Broccoli Soup

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Description

This broccoli soup recipe is thick and flavorful. It is simple, delicious, and quick to make.

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 8 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• ground black pepper to taste

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium stock pot over medium heat. Saute onion and celery until tender.
3. Add broccoli and broth, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot.
5. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium to medium-low heat; stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup. Season with pepper and serve.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!

This recipe was originally posted at allrecipes.com