Cream of Broccoli Soup
 
 
Rich, creamy broccoli soup made in a high speed blender or on the stovetop.
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Recipe type: Soup
Ingredients
  • 4 cups broccoli, steamed
  • 1 cup milk or dairy-free alternative
  • Roux (recipe below)
  • 1 cup shredded smoked gouda
  • Croutons and extra cheese to top
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  • ROUX:
  • 2 Tbls. gluten-free flour (I use King Arthur Measure for Measure)
  • 2 Tbls. butter
  • 1 cup broth, double strength*
Instructions
  1. TO PREPARE ROUX:
  2. Melt butter in a small saucepan.
  3. When the butter is melted, stir in flour to make a paste.
  4. Add broth, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy.
  5. Continue to cook for 1 minute once boiling.
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  7. TO MAKE SOUP:
  8. Add all ingredients and blend in high-speed blender** on soup mode.
  9. Top with extra shredded gouda and croutons
  10. *You may cook homemade broth down to concentrate it or use twice as much bullion if you’re not using homemade broth.
  11. ** If you would like to make this on the stove top, heat all ingredients in soup pot until hot and blend thoroughly with immersion blender or carefully blend hot soup in a blender until smooth.
Recipe by Mr. Farmer's Daughter at https://www.mrfarmersdaughter.com/cream-of-broccoli-soup-with-smoked-gouda/