Cream Of Broccoli And Pea Soup(Mf)

* Exported from MasterCook *

CREAM OF BROCCOLI AND PEA SOUP (MF)

Recipe By : COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6763
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soup

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound broccoli florets (stalks peeled) -- finely chopped
1 onion (8 ounces) -- finely chopped
1 quart water or chicken broth
1 cup frozen petite peas -- thawed
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups half and half
--or evaporated low fat or skimmed milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Snipped chives for garnish

Simmer the broccoli and half the onion in the water or stock for 15
minutes or until tender. Add the peas and simmer 5 minutes longer just to
cook through. (As you are simmering, be sure to keep the level of the
water constant so that it does not evaporate too much.) When the
vegetables are tender, puree the mixture through a food mill or blender.
(If you puree it with a food processor or a blender, pass the puree
through a sieve to remove any tough bits.)
In a clean saucepan heat the butter. Add the remaining onion and cook for
5 minutes, over low heat or until very tender but not brown. Add the flour
and cook for a few seconds. Whisk in the strained puree, bring to a boil
and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring on occasion to make sure the flour
does not stick to the bottom of the saucepan. Gradually add the half and
half or evaporated milk and adjust it to the texture you like. Bring the
liquid to just to under a boil; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ladle out and garnish with chives if you wish.
Yield: 4 servings



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