Cream of Broccoli Soup

Go ahead and add some cheese to make it broccoli cheese soup- cheddar works great! Recipe contans dairy.

Ingredients:

• 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

Steps:

1. Saute onion, bay leaf and salt in butter.
2. Add green pepper, chopped broccoli and water; cover; simmer 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf and puree the soup in a food processor.
3. Whisk in sour cream and remaining seasonings. Serve hot topped with lightly steamed broccoli florets. Serves 4-6