Cream Of Broccoli Soup With Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli, heads and stems chopped (peel stems)
1 lb peeled shrimp, rough chop
16 ounces cream
16 ounces milk
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

In a large pot, melt butter and saute shallots about 3 minutes.
Add flour and saute about 3 minutes (forms a paste).
Whisk in cream a little at a time to prevent lumps.
Add milk, bouillon cubes and spices.
Add broccoli and shrimp.
Bring to a rolling simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Cool about 15 minutes then place in fridge for at least 3 hours.
Reheat on low 30 minutes prior to serving.