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Creamy Broccoli Soup

List of Ingredients




2 cups chopped broccoli
14 1/2 oz chicken broth
1 tsp onion flakes or ½ cup chopped onion sauted in 1 Tbs oil
1/4 tsp thyme -- ground
1/4 tsp nutmeg -- ground
2 Tbs butter
3 Tbs flour
1 cup skim milk


Recipe



In large saucepan, simmer broccoli with chicken broth, chopped onion, thyme and nutmeg until tender, about 6 minutes. Carefully pour into food processor or blender container and blend until smooth. In clean large saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Stir in milk and cook until thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli mixture; heat through.

Variations: Substitute sliced carrots, chopped mushrooms or chopped asparagus for chopped broccoli.
Imitation crab can be added at the end of cooking, just heat through.