Cream of Broccoli Soup

Soups are a win in my book. The kids love having soup with garlic bread. But I decided to serve this cream of broccoli soup was served with crunchy croutons! And you can make them yourself too. 

Preparation Time 5 minutes 

Cook Time 20 minutes 

Serves 6

Ingredients 

3 tablespoons butter 

1 onion- sliced 

3 cups chicken stock 

8 cups broccoli 

3 tablespoons flour 

2 cups heavy cream 

Ground pepper- to taste 

Salt- to taste

Instructions 

1. Melt the butter in a pot. Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add the broccoli and chicken stock. 

2. Cover and cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes. The broccoli should be cooked through. 

3. Pour the contents of the pot into a blender and blend until smooth. 

4. Pour the soup back into the pan. 

5. Add the heavy cream and adjust the seasoning. Cook it for a further 2 minutes. 

6. Pour into bowls, top with croutons and serve.