Cream of Broccoli Soup

I had bought some broccoli to make a broccoli salad but I just didn't get around to making it and the broccoli started to get a little spongy. Not wanting to waste it, I was trying to think of something else to make with it and that's when I thought of making a "Cream of Broccoli" soup.



Ingredients:
8 - Tbsp of butter (6 and 2)
2/3 - Cup flour
1/4 - Cup chopped onion
4 - Cups broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces
6 - Cups chicken broth
3/4 - Cup of half-and-half (or mix whipping cream and mix)
1 - Tsp Salt
1/4 - Tsp Pepper



Directions:
In a small sauce pan, melt 6 Tbsp of butter over low heat. Add in the flour and stir until blended but do not brown it, then remove from heat. It really does take the 6 Tbsp of butter. I was trying to use less at first but it wasn't enough to completely mix in with the flour.

Chop up the broccoli if you haven't already done so.

In a large saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp of butter.

Add onion and cook until tender.

Add the broccoli to the pan and cook for 6 - 8 minutes stirring occasionally.

Add the chicken broth and then bring to a boil.

Whisk in the flour mixture and continue to whisk until the soup thickens.

Add the salt, pepper and pour in the cream. Mix again.

Turn off the heat at let it rest for a couple minutes before severing.

Ladle into bowls and top with a sharp cheddar cheese.

I think the soup turned out really good but I think next time I might try to add some spices to really flavor it up.