posted by Mona M 06-22-100 3:53 AM
Broccoli Blue Soup
from Above & Beyond Parsley... Food for the Senses
2 cups finely chopped broccoli
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cups chicken or turkey broth
2 cups milk or half-and-half
3 cups finely chopped cooked potatoes (1 cup potato water reserved)
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 ounces crumbled blue cheese
Dash of paprika or 1 teaspoon chopped parsley, to garnish
In a 3-quart pot, cook broccoli and onion in broth and reserved potato water. Add milk and potatoes and simmer. Do not let mixture boil. Season with salt and pepper. Add blue cheese just before serving, stirring until it melts. Garnish individual servings with a dash of paprika or a sprinkle of parsley.
Note: For a smoother texture, whirl soup in a blender or food processor.
Serves 6
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