Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 4 servings day old bread french
• 1.5 pounds broccoli fresh
• 4 tablespoons butter room temperature
• 1  carrots chopped
• 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
• 3 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
• 4 servings olive oil 
• 1 large onion chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper flakes red
• 4 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• pot
• immersion blender

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat.
3. Add broccoli, onion, carrot, salt and pepper and saute until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
4. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the flour reaches a blonde color.
5. Add stock and bring to boil.
6. Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes.
7. Pour in cream. With an immersion blender, puree the soup.
8. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and then replace the lid back on the pot.
9. Serve hot with Homemade Croutons.
10. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
11. Cut bread into cubes and place in a large bowl.
12. Drizzle cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
13. Mix well.
14. Spread seasoned bread onto a sheet pan and bake for about 15 minutes.