adapted from the Martha Stewart Cookbook
submitted by Irene
Lindbeck Tibbits
makes 2 to 4
servings
6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter
1 leek, minced
1 carrot, peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken stock
1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
1 cup heavy cream
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon celery seed
In a
stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leek, carrot, and garlic.
Cook until they are tender, about 5 minutes, making sure they do not brown.
Add
the stock. Bring to a simmer and add broccoli. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or
until broccoli is tender.
Pour
soup into a food processor and process until the vegetables are finely chopped
but not puréed. Pour soup back into the pot. Stir in the cream, cayenne pepper
and celery see. Reheat before serving.
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