Contributed By: oweazaer
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Easy way to use up left-over broccoli
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Christmas
Meal Type: Soups & Stews
Ingredients
2 cups Chopped broccoli
(stems and florets)
2 cups Chicken broth
1 cup Buttermilk
1/2 tsp Dried basil
1/2 tsp Dried tarragon
Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
Small broccoli florets
Lower-fat plain yogurt
Chives
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Preparation
1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook broccoli in chicken broth for 10 minutes or until tender. Refrigerate in broth until chilled.
2. In a food processor or blender, purée chilled mixture, buttermilk and seasonings until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Reheat just to serving temperature, or chill and serve as cold soup.
Serve garnished with broccoli, yogurt, chives and Cheddar cheese
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