Big Boy Cream of Broccoli Soup
4 Cups chicken broth
1 large bunch broccoli, chopped (3 cups)
½ Cup diced onion
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp salt
Dash ground pepper
¼ Cup all purpose flour
2 Oz ham ( cup diced)
½ Cup heavy cream
1. Combine the chicken broth, broccoli, onion, bay leaf, salt and pepper in a large saucepan over high heat. When the broth comes to a boil, turn down the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. The veggies will become tender.
2. Transfer a little more than half of the broth and veggie mixture to a blender. Mix on low speed for 20-30 seconds.
3. Pour the blended mixture back into saucepan over medium/low heat. Add the flour and whisk until all lumps have dissolved.
4. Add ham and cream and simmer until soup is as thick as you like.
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