Broccoli Soup

Recipe taken from foodnetwork.com

Broccoli Soup

4 tbsp butter, room temperature
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup cream (I used 1 grated raw potato in place of this to make it a little healthier)

Melt 4 tbsp butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, onion, carrot, salt & pepper and saute until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the flour reaches a blonde color. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Add in grated potato if using in place of cream.

Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes. Pour in cream if not replacing with potato. With an immersion blender, puree the soup. (Note- I used a regular blender and had the same results) Add salt & pepper, to taste, and then replace the lid back on the pot. Serve hot.

Yield- 3 to 4 servings