Cream of Broccoli Soup

Recipe Category: Soups

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¾ cup small onion, chopped
  • 2 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 2 ½ cups skim milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can skim evaporated milk
  • 1 lb. chopped broccoli (or 10 oz. pkg frozen chopped broccoli)
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes (I use instant mashed potatoes)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Sauté butter and chopped onion. Do not brown. Just cook until tender.
  2. Add chicken stock, skim milk, water, skim evaporated milk, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring just to a boil, then turn down to low heat.
  4. Add 1 lb. chopped broccoli.
  5. Heat the milk and add it to Simmer until the broccoli is tender.
  6. Add mashed potatoes to thicken.