Curried Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup water
1 small head of broccoli, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup light cream

Preparation

In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat, then add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
Add flour, curry powder, and cumin, and cook for about a minute, again stirring.
Whisk in chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, whisking until smooth.
Add broccoli and ground black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
Using a slotted spood, remove the vegetables and put them in a blender, along with 1 cup of the liquid. Blend until smooth.
Return blended mixture to the pot. Stir in the cream and cook for another couple of minutes to heat through, then serve.