Cream of Broccoli Soup

  • 1 bunch of broccoli, chopped into florets
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup light cream
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the broccoli and the stock.  Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  2. Pour the broccoli and stock into a blender and puree until smooth.
  3. Meanwhile, in the saucepan, melt and the butter and stir in the flour.  Beating constantly, pour in the broccoli liquid and cook, stirring, until bubbly.
  4. Beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon coloured.  Stir in the cream to the yolks and 1 cup of the broccoli liquid.
  5. Pour the egg mixture into the soup.  Stir.  Season to taste.  Heat through but do not boil.
  6. Serve.
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