CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP WITH NUTMEG

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This thick, creamy soup has wonderful broccoli flavor with just a hint of nutmeg. When it comes to broccoli recipes, this is one of my favorite.-Marion Tipton, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups chicken broth
2 to 2-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli spears, cut into florets
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onions in oil until tender; stir into broth. Remove from heat; cool 10-15 minutes. Puree in small batches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return all to the saucepan; set aside. , In a small pan, combine flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Slowly add cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Gradually stir into broccoli mixture. Return to the heat; cook over medium until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Joann Benjamin
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup is creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Kutlo Moletsane
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it a great recipe for busy weeknights.


Mili Ahmed
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Prabesanka
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This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


sabiya Sultana
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Emmanuel Danson
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I tried this recipe and it was a total disaster. The soup was bland and watery. I wouldn't recommend it.


Danish Saleem
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This soup was amazing! It was so creamy and flavorful. I added a bit of extra cheese and it was perfect.


HahhH Hzhhshh
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Loved this recipe! The soup was very easy to make and it tasted delicious. I especially liked the addition of nutmeg, which gave the soup a warm and cozy flavor.


MDNoor Nadaf
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I made this soup last night and it turned out great! I added a bit of extra nutmeg and it gave the soup a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Steven Mike
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This creamy broccoli soup with nutmeg recipe was a hit with my family! The soup was incredibly creamy, flavorful, and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.