Garlic-Broccoli Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

GARLIC-BROCCOLI SOUP

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Garlic Soups
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 Garlic clove
1 bn Broccoli
4 tb Butter, sweet
3 tb Flour
1 t Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper
2 c Milk
Half-and half -- as needed
Hungarian sweet paprika

Drop unpeeled garlic cloves into boiling water for one
minute (30 seconds for small cloves); remove from
water, peel, and mince. Cut broccoli into buds and
stems, discarding woody portions. Cook in boiling
water until tender; remove and drain. Melt butter in
2-quart saucepan. When butter starts to bubble, add
garlic, stirring rapidly for a few seconds. Quickly
add flour, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly for one
minute. Add milk and broth, stirring briskly with a
wire whisk until sauce is thickened. In a blender or
food processor, puree broccoli with a little sauce,
adding remaining sauce until all of broccoli is
blended. Correct seasonings to taste and thin with
half-and- half to the desired consistency. Serve
sprinkled with Hungarian sweet paprika.

NOTE: This rich and creamy soup has excellent
garlic flavor. It is better the second day and may be
served cold as well as hot. Add a little half-and-half
the next day just before serving.

[ The Garlic Lovers' Cookbook, Vol II; Celestial
Arts; 1985 ]



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