Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli
5 green onions, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shavings
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot {I used a stir fry pan} over medium-high heat.
- Add the broccoli, onion, carrot, salt and pepper and saute for about 5 minutes.
- Next add the flour and chicken stock.
- Stir and reduce heat to a simmer and for about 10 – 15 minutes until the broccoli is somewhat soft.
- Next, pull out your immersion blender super powered blender {we love the Blendtec} and puree the soup.
Notes
Serve warm with croutons or shaved Parmesan on top.
If you are unsure of the total awesome power of the Blendtec blender, check out this video. My kids love it!