350 Soups & Stews Recipes BROCCOLI, ASPARAGUS OR CAULIFLOWER SOUP 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. flour 1 bunch (10 oz.) fresh broccoli 1 sm. onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp. butter 1 qt. chicken stock or broth 1/2 c. heavy cream, warmed Salt and pepper Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan, stir in flour. Cook 3 minutes over low heat, stir constantly. Cool. Set aside. If using broccoli: Wash and trim off tough part. Separate and cut into 1/2 inch pieces. In a large saucepan saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in broccoli, cover and cook 3 minutes. Stir in stock or broth, heat to simmering. Stir small amount of liquid into cooked flour and butter mixture until smooth; return mixture to saucepan; stirring until smooth. Simmer, covered until broccoli is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, cool slightly. Puree in electric blender, return to saucepan. Blend cream into soup. Taste and salt and pepper if needed. Serve. ------------------------ 964501 -- BROCCOLI SOUP 8 strips bacon 1/4 c. flour 4 c. milk 20 oz. pkg. frozen mixed vegetables 10 oz. pkg. frozen broccoli, chopped fine Onion (chopped) Garlic (optional) Boil frozen mixed vegetables and broccoli (chopped fine). Set aside to drain. Fry bacon until crispy. Set aside bacon. Pour enough bacon grease in soup pan to cover bottom of pan. Simmer onions until clear. Mix 1/4 cup flour. Then add 4 cups milk. Stir well. Add vegetables and bacon. Simmer until soup is thickened. Salt and pepper to taste. This soup has better flavor when eaten the next day. AND 350 MORE