Make Organic Cream of Broccoli Soup
Organic produce is farmed using organic and natural matter to enrich the soil and control pests. Organic meat or dairy products are raised in a similar fashion, where unnatural additives are avoided. Consumers who wish to avoid chemical pesticides or hormones often choose products that are organically grown. In order to make organic cream of broccoli soup you must begin by purchasing organic broccoli, milk, butter and other ingredients that will be going into the soup.
Instructions
1. Combine broccoli and water in a pan on the stove and bring to a boil. After it boils reduce the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes.
2. Drain the water from the broccoli, and reserve the water.
3. Purée in a food processor half of the cooked broccoli.
4. Chop into small pieces the remaining broccoli.
5. Sautee the onion and celery in the butter, using a heavy bottomed pot. Cook until tender, about 3 or 4 minutes.
6. Stir in the flour, adding slowly, making a bubbling, smooth paste or roux. After about 3 minutes, slowly stir in the reserved water and chicken bouillon powder. Bring to a boil and continue to stir. Reduce heat and allow the soup to thicken while stirring.
7. Stir in the milk slowly, while stirring. Add the remaining ingredients, including the purred broccoli and broccoli pieces. Heat all ingredients while stirring to blend.
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