Dear Soup,

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1 onion, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

3 cups chicken broth

8 cups broccoli florets

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1/3 cup sour cream (optional)

Ground black pepper to taste

Grated cheese (optional)

Directions

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and saute onion and celery until tender. 

Add broccoli and broth, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. 

Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. 

Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. 

In small saucepan, over medium-heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk. 

Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup. 

Add sour cream and stir until dissolved

Season with pepper and serve.

Garnish with grated cheese if desired.

What is your favorite fall soup?

What recipes will you be making these next few months?

Love,

Deidre