Broccoli& Swiss Cheese Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Broccoli & Swiss Cheese Soup

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Cheese/eggs

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 lb Broccoli, cut into 1-inch
-florets
1 c Chopped leeks or green onion
4 ts Butter
4 tb Flour
4 c Chicken stock
1 c Light cream
1 c Shredded Swiss cheese
1/8 ts Nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste

Cut enough florets to measure 2 cups. Cut rest of broccoli into 1-
in.pieces. Cook florets and broccoli pieces, separately, in lightly
salted water until just tender. (Florets will be done first).
Immediately rinse in cold water. Drain. Set florets aside until
serving time. In a large saucepan saute leeks in butter until tender;
usually about 4 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and cook one more minute,
stirring with whisk. Remove from heat and stir in broth. Return to
heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli
pieces to broth and puree in blender in batches, until smooth. Just
before serving, blend in cream and Swiss cheese. Simmer gently until
cheese melts. Add nutmeg, salt, pepper. Add reserved florets and heat
through.



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