- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until tender.
- Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in chicken broth and milk.
- Add potatoes, carrots, broccoli, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Puree soup in batches in a blender or food processor; return to pan.
- Cook over low heat until heated through (do not boil). Serve hot.
Soup
Cheese
Broccoli
Vegetable
Savory
Dinner
Lunch
Easy
Healthy
Quick