Lunch
Chunky Broccoli Soup
Description
Progresso chicken broth provides a simple addition to this broccoli soup that's ready in just 15 minutes - perfect for a delicious dinner.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cut up broccoli (about 1 pound)
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
- 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup half-and-half
Directions:
- In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the broccoli, carrot, salt, pepper and chicken broth to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
- In small bowl, mix flour and water with wire whisk until the flour is dissolved. Slowly add flour mixture to broccoli, stirring constantly. Heat to boiling over high heat; continue boiling about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened.
- Stir in half-and-half. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Do not boil. Serve immediately.
