Creamy Broccoli Soup with Nutmeg

Name: Creamy Broccoli Soup with Nutmeg Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 T butter; 3/4 cup chopped white onion; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 4 cups broccoli florets and tender stems chopped; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. iodized sea salt

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 T butter3/4 cup chopped white onion1/4 tsp. pepper4 cups broccoli florets and tender stems, chopped3 cups chicken broth2 tsp. fresh lemon juice1/2 cup heavy cream1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg1/4 tsp. iodized sea salt

Directions

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion and pepper for 3 minutes or until the onion softens.

Add the broccoli, broth, and lemon juice. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until the broccoli is very tender.

Use a hand blender to puree the soup in the pot. Stir in the cream, nutmeg, and salt. Heat for 3 minutes or until hot.

Serving Size: Makes 4 approximately 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAURIESTROUPE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

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