Curried Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 kg broccoli stem, peeled and chopped coarse
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup light cream
croutons or chopped scallion (to garnish)

Preparation

Cook onion in butter over moderate heat, stirring, for 4 minutes.
Add broccoli, stock and curry and season to taste.
Simmer mixture, covered, for 30 minutes.
Puree mixture in processor in batches, transferring it to a saucepan.
Add cream and heat over low heat.
Garnish with croutons or scallions.