Creamy Broccoli Soup

Total Time: 13 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 cups broccoli, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups water, boiling
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 sauté onions and celery in oil or butter in a large dutch oven or stock pot.
• 2 add broccoli, boiling water, chicken bouillon, and bay leaf. cover.
• 3 simmer for 1 hour or until veggies are tender.
• 4 transfer to a blender in several batches and puree until smooth. if a chunkier consistency is desired, do not blend all of soup.
• 5 return to pot. add butter, chicken broth, and milk. heat through. do not boil. salt and pepper to taste. enjoy!
• 6 *note: to make in crock pot. omit olive oil. add all ingredients except butter, chicken broth, and milk into 6 quart crock pot or larger. cook on low for 8-12 hours. continue with steps 4 and 5.
• 7 **note: to make in oven. omit olive oil. add all ingredients except butter, chicken broth, ham and milk into a roaster. bake at 250 degrees for 6-8 hours. continue with steps 4 and 5.