Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS

▢2 TB butter ▢1 tsp minced garlic ▢2 sticks celery chopped ▢3 cups chicken broth ▢8 cups broccoli florets ▢3 TB butter ▢3 TB all purpose flour ▢2 cups Half and Half ▢1-2 tsp garlic salt (with parsley flakes) ▢1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded ▢pepper to taste ▢bacon and shredded cheese for garnish

STEP-1

In a medium stock pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter and saute garlic and celery until tender. Add broccoli and broth, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

STEP-2

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly.

STEP-3

In batches, pour the soup into a blender and pulse for a few seconds, then puree until smooth.

STEP-4

Add soup to flour mixture. Season with garlic salt and pepper and stir in cheddar cheese.

STEP-5

If desired, garnish with more cheese and bacon.

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