Cream of Broccoli

What do you do with a big pack of broccoli florets? This soup is the best justice you can give for this wonderful vegetable which is packed with nutrients. Broccoli is not a hit amongst everyone. I like to have it stir fried the chinese style or else a soup like this. It can be a great meal for kids too.


You need
Broccoli florets - 4-5 cups
Onions - 1/4 cup (finely chopped)
Garlic cloves - 2 
Salt
Pepper
Cheese - any combo
Heavy cream - 1 cup
Butter - 2 tablespoons
Olive oil
Mint leaf
All purpose flour - 1 tablespoon

Method

• In a deep pan, add little olive oil followed by garlic cloves and onions. 
• Sauté until onions turn translucent and then add broccoli florets, water to just immerse the broccoli, cover and boil.
• When the broccoli gets soft, it is time to blend the ingredients.
• To the blended mixture add salt, pepper and heavy cream and bring to a simmer. 
• For the rue - in a separate small pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and flour and stir well until flour turns brown. This will take about 1-2 minutes.
• Pour this into the soup and add water if it is to thick.
• Finally add cheese and switch off.
• Garnish with a dollop of butter, cheese and a mint leaf.
• Serve hot