Broccoli Soup

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter 3/4 lb frozen broccoli florets 3/4 lb potatoes, diced 1 large onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped Salt Ground pepper 3 tablespoons flour 4 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup cream

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a large stock pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add broccoli, potato, onion, carrot, salt, and pepper and saute until the onion is translucent, about 2 minutes.
3. Add flour and cook for an additional minute.
4. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until broccoli and potatoes are tender.
5. Lightly puree in a blender until the desired consistency is reached. I like to leave it slightly chunky.
6. Return to pot and blend in cream and additional salt and pepper, if desired.
7. Serve immediately.