2 T butter
1/2 white onion ~ diced
2 stalks celery ~ chopped
3 c chicken broth
8 c broccoli florets
3 T butter
3 T flour
2 c milk
ground black pepper to taste
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, saute onion and celery until tender. Add broccoli and broth. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Puree soup and return to heat.
In small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium-heat, stir in flour until smooth and whisk in milk. Whisk continually until thick and bubbly (about 8 minutes), add to soup. Return soup to boil for 5 minutes more. Season with pepper and serve.
*Chef's Note~ Garnish with cheddar cheese for the flavor of Broccoli Cheese Soup without adding major calories.
Ok, chef Laura...these all look so awesome. I got one for you that I tried last night and SCARFED.
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8 oz. cooked noodles ( I used fettucine)
4 thin boneless chops cut in 14" strips
olive oil
1 small onion chopped
3/4 c. chopped celery
1 carton of fresh mushrooms
1/3 C. soy sauce
Pepper and saute' pork in EVOO until done. Remove and keep warm. Saute' the rest of the veggies in oil for 5 min. Add noodles, pork and soy. Saute' for 1 min. more. YUM OUT!
MMM... can't wait to try the Lo Mein!
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