Broccoli Soup Down Home W The Neelys

Another down home w/ the neelys recipe. i am huge fan of their show and their recipes.

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat.

Add broccoli , onion , carrot , salt and pepper and saute until onion is translucent , about 6 minutes.

Add the flour and cook for 1 minute , until the flour reaches a blonde color.

Add stock and bring to boil.

Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender , about 15 minutes.

Pour in cream.

With an immersion blender , puree the soup.

Add salt and pepper , to taste , and then replace the lid back on the pot.

butter, fresh broccoli, onion, carrot, salt & freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, low sodium chicken broth, cream