Cream Of Broccoli Soup

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :17 mins
Total Time :27 mins
Servings :Makes 5 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup broccoli florets
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup chopped onions
2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
2 cups milk
2 tbsp fresh cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
a pinch of nutmeg (jaiphal) powder

Method :

Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the broccoli and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add 1½ cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes or till the broccoli is cooked. Remove and keep aside to cool.
Transfer to a mixer and blend into a smooth purée. Keep aside.
Heat the remaining 2 tbsp of butter in another deep non-stick pan, add the flour and sauté using a whisk on a medium flame for 30 seconds taking care that the flour does not discolour.
Add the milk and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously with a whisk.
Add the broccoli purée, salt, pepper and nutmeg powder, mix well and simmer on a medium flame for another 3 to 4 minutes.
Switch off the flame, add the fresh cream and mix well.
Serve hot.