Awesome soup!

Vegetarian Cream of Broccoli Soup

I made this soup yesterday for lunch. It was fabulous and easily a soup that I will make again. I just loved it.

Serves: 4
Cooking time (approx.): 9 minutes
Style: Continental Vegetarian

2 tablespoon(s) butter (or vegan margarine)
1 medium onion(s) chopped
2 cup(s) broccoli florets (or frozen broccoli)
3 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoon(s) plain flour
2 cup(s) milk (or soy milk)
salt and white pepper powder to taste

Heat half the butter in a pan and saute the onions lightly till they are transparent. Add the broccoli and stir-fry till glossy. Add the stock and cook for about 4 minutes or till the broccoli is tender. Cool and make a puree.

In another pan, heat the remaining butter on low heat till just melted. Add the plain flour and stir well for about only a minute so that it does not become brownish. Add the milk and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Mix in the salt and white pepper powder. Pour in the puree and heat through.
TIPS:

Garnish with a sprinkle of your favorite herb and spice powder.
Serve hot with: Garlic Bread