Cream Of Broccoli Soup

Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 3/4 cup broccoli florets
• 2 cups white stock
• 2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste
• nutmeg (jaiphal) powder to taste

For The Garnish

• 1/4 cup broccoli florets , blanched

Method

1. Heat 1½ tbsp of butter in a deep pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
2. Add ¾th of the broccoli and sauté on a medium flame for a few minutes.
3. Add the white stock and cook on a medium flame till the broccoli is cooked. Remove and keep aside to cool.
4. Blend in a mixer to a smooth purée. Keep aside.
5. Heat the remaining 1½ tbsp of butter in another deep pan, add the flour and sauté on a medium flame for a minute taking care that the flour does not discolour.
6. Add the milk and simmer for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
7. Add the salt, pepper and nutmeg powder and mix well.
8. Add the broccoli purée, mix well and simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes.
9. Serve hot garnished with broccoli florets.