Broccoli Soup

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Steps

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Peel the stalks of the broccoli , and cut them into 1 / 2 inch lengths.

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Break the tops into small florets.

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Steam the broccoli for 5 minutes or until it is crisp tender.

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Plunge it into cold water to cool it off and drain it.

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In a large saucepan , cook the onion , celery and garlic in the butter over moderately low heat for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened.

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Add the flour and the herbs and cook the mixture , stirring , for 5 minutes.

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Whisk in the broth in a stream.

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Bring the mixture to a boil , whisking.

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Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes and add the milk.

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Heat the soup until it is hot , but do not let it boil.

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Add the broccoli , and salt and pepper to taste , and cook the mixture until it is heated through.

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Ingredients

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broccoli, onions, celery, garlic, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, dried thyme, dried marjoram, fat-free chicken broth, 1% low-fat milk, salt and pepper