Bountiful Cream Of Broccoli Cheese And Clam Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 fresh broccoli (about 5 c.), cut up in 1-inch pieces (stalks and flowerets)
1 c. chopped onions
2 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. flour
4 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. milk
2 (6 1/2 oz. each) cans minced clams, drained and rinsed well
2 c. shredded mild Cheddar cheese
yolks of 2 hard-boiled eggs

Preparation

Microwave broccoli, onions, broth and salt, covered, 20 minutes.
Put aside 6 cooked broccoli flowerets for garnish. Puree broth mixture in food processor for a count of 20 seconds. Uncover.