Home made Broccoli soup with Homemade Croutons

Cook and Photo by Mott T. Mitchell

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup cream

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  Directions

  Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, onion, carrot, salt and pepper and saute until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the flour reaches a blonde color. Add stock and bring to boil.

  Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes. Pour in cream. With an blender, puree the soup. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and then replace the lid back on the pot. Serve hot with Homemade Croutons.

  
  

  Home made Crouton

  French bread

  Olive oil

  Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  Little bit of red pepper flakes 

  -Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 

  Cut bread into cubes and place in a large bowl. Drizzle cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Mix well. Spread seasoned bread onto a sheet pan and bake for about 15 minutes

  
  

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