Cream of Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:

125 gm broccoli, chopped
1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
1 big onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp plain flour, heaped
1- 1 1/2 tsp crushed pepper
500 ml milk
3/4-1 cup water
salt to taste
2 1/2 tbsp butter

Preparation:

1. Heat 3/4-1 tbsp butter in a thick bottomed pan and add chopped garlic and saute.
2. Add chopped onion and saute well till it turns soft.
3. Add chopped broccoli and saute well. Add 1/2 cup of milk and 3/4 cup of water to this and allow to cook adding little salt.
4. Switch off the flame and allow it to cool and then using a blender, puree/ blend until smooth.
5. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp butter in another thick pan and add plain flour and saute till the raw smell disappears on low flame.
6. Add remaining milk and crushed pepper to this and mix well.
7. Then add broccoli puree, mix well and allow to boil for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
8. Adjust salt and pepper powder and switch off the flame.
9. Transfer into soup bowls and serve hot….