Cream Of Broccoli Soup(12 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. broccoli
2 Tbsp. butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 c. whipping cream
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 medium stalks celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 can clear chicken broth
3 c. milk
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. ground sage or freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cut broccoli flowerets from stems.
Reserve.
Chop broccoli stems.
Heat butter in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and onion in butter.
Stir in broccoli stems, cream, lemon juice, celery, bay leaves and broth.
Heat to boiling. Boil, uncovered, 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium.
Stir in broccoli flowerets, milk, parsley, sage and pepper.
Cover and cook 30 minutes.
Remove bay leaves.
Top each serving with cheese.