Cream of Broccoli Mushroom Soup

Serves:	6
Recipe Type:	Non Veg.
Difficulty:	Average

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch Broccoli (coarsely chopped)
• ½ cup Flour (or as needed)
• 1 medium Onion (chopped or diced)
• ¼ tsp Thyme
• 7 tbsp Butter (margarine)
• 1/8 tsp Allspice
• 2½ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp White Pepper
• 2 cups Whole Milk (warm)
• 4 cups Warm Chicken Broth
• ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Oil (for sautéing)
• ½ cup Sliced Mushrooms or Diced Green Peppers (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

• Place a large pot on fire and melt butter in it.
• Add in broccoli, onion and thyme. Sauté till broccoli turns tender.
• Add flour and cook on low heat for about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add allspice, salt, white pepper and chicken broth. Cook on medium-high heat and stir continuously with a wooden spoon.
• Remove from heat and puree the soup in a blender.
• Add warm milk.
• Place a saucepan on fire and sauté mushrooms in a little oil.
• Garnish the soup with sautéed mushrooms, diced green peppers and cheddar cheese.
• Serve hot.