Cream of Broccoli Soup

Arianne had strep throat and the onlly thing that sounded good to her was soup.  Jeff had church meetings and I was in a major hurry to get the soup made (I didn't make it in time for Jeff...oops!) but I made a quick version of Cream of Broccoli...it was wonderful and made my cute daughter feel loved! 

P.S.  I could only make the quick version because of my lovely new stovetop!  Thanks Stace!





Cream of Chicken and Broccoli Soup ala Cindi


In one pan combine:
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c.  sweet onion
3/4 c. celery
1 t. tube basil (okay this is in the produce section...it is basil in a tube.  You refrigerate it and it is like having fresh basil at your fingertips!)
1/2 t. thyme

Sautee until tender.

At the same time:  Steam 1-2 bunches (depends on how much you like) of broccoli until tender.  For soup, I recommend not "tender crisp" but a little more done than that.

At the same time:

Melt 1/2 c. butter
Add 1/2 c. flour to make a roux.
Add 6 c. chicken broth

Heat over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Add 2 c. heavy cream
Add 1 c. milk.

Continue to heat over medium heat until warm.  (Do not boil).  Add sauteed vegetables and broccoli. 

Add chicken meat from 1 rotisserie chicken.

Top with cheese, sour cream, croutons

Serve with sourdough bread.