Go ahead and add some cheese to make it broccoli cheese soup- cheddar works great!
- 2 T. butter
- 1 1?2 C. chopped onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 t. salt
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 4 C. chopped broccoli
- 2 1?2 C. water
- 2 C. milk
- 1?2 C. sour cream
- 1?4 t. allspice
- Black and white pepper to taste
- Dash of thyme
- 1?2 t. basil
- 1 C. broccoli florets, sliced thin and lightly steamed
Saute? onion, bay leaf and salt in butter. Add green pepper, chopped broccoli and water; cover; simmer 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf and puree the soup in a food processor. Whisk in sour cream and remaining seasonings. Serve hot topped with lightly steamed broccoli florets.
Serves 4-6
