Cheese and Broccoli Soup

SoupsKim Acceptable

Ingredients

3 Tbsp butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 small clove of garlic, finely minced

3 Tbsp flour

27 1/4 ounces chicken broth

1/2 cup of water

20 ounces chopped broccoli (frozen or fresh)

1/4 tsp thyme

1/4 tsp white or black pepper

1 cup heavy cream

1 egg yolk

1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese

cherry tomatoes or parsley for garnish

Melt butter in large saucepan. Add onion and garlic, and saute over medium-low heat until onion is tender. Sprinkle flour over and cook , stirring constantly, 3 minutes.

Gradually add broth and water, stirring constantly. Bring to boiling, stirring frequently. Add broccoli, thyme and pepper. Cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes until broccoli is tender.

Stir together cream and egg yolk until blended. Stir a little soup into cream mixture; return to saucepan, stirring to blend. Add cheese; cook stirring, until smooth and blended ; do not let boil. Serve to garnished with tomato and parsley, if desired.

Servings

6