Cream of Broccoli Mushroom Soup

submitted by zarina

1 bunch brocolli, coarsly chopped
1/2 - 3/4 cup flour
1 medium onion, chopped or diced
1/4 tsp thyme
6-7 Tbsp butter (margarine)
1/8 tsp allspice
2 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
2 cups whole milk
(OR 1 cup half & half (or milk) PLUS 1 cup whipping cream) - warm
4 cups warm vegetable or meat or chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms OR diced green peppers (optional)

In a large pot, melt the butter. Add broccoli, onion and thyme; saute
until broccoli is almost tender. Add the flour and cook on low heat for
about 7-10 minutes, stirring often. Add allspice, broth and cook on
medium-high, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat. If
you prefer, you can puree the soup in a blender, in small batches. Add
thewarmed milk (or half & half plus whipping cream). Saute mushrooms in
a little oil. Use this and green peppers or cheese to garnish the soup and
serve.


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