Wegman's Broccoli Soup

Cream of Broccoli Soup0 Stars rate this recipe Makes: 7 cups Active Time: 25 min Total Time: 40 min 1. Trim broccoli florets. Cut remaining stems into 1/2 inch slices. 2. Melt butter in 3-qt saucepan on MEDIUM. Add sliced broccoli stems and mirepoix; cover and cook 10 min. Add stock and thyme; cover and heat to boiling. 3. Whisk together flour and water until smooth; stir into soup. Return to boiling. 4. Puree, using stick blender, until smooth. Whisk in cream. Add broccoli florets; simmer on LOW 10 min. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle each serving with cheese. Recipe featured in Wegmans Menu Magazine, Holiday 2005. Nutrition Info: Each serving (1 cup) contains 200 calories, 11g carbohydrate (2g fiber), 4g protein, 15g fat (10g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol and 170mg sodium.