How to Make Organic Cream of Broccoli Soup

Organic produce is farmed using organic and natural matter to enrich the soil and control pests. Organic meat or dairy products are raised in a similar fashion, where unnatural additives are avoided. Consumers who wish to avoid chemical pesticides or hormones often choose products that are organically grown. In order to make organic cream of broccoli soup you must begin by purchasing organic broccoli, milk, butter and other ingredients that will be going into the soup.

Things You'll Need

• Pan
• Spoon
• Food processor
• Knife
• Large pot
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups organically grown broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons organic butter
• 1 organically grown onion, chopped
• 1 organically grown large stalk celery, chopped
• 1/3 cup organic flour
• 2 tablespoons organic chicken bouillon powder
• 2 1/2 cups whole organic milk
• 1/4 teaspoon ground organic nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground organic black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine broccoli and water in a pan on the stove and bring to a boil. After it boils reduce the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes.

2. Drain the water from the broccoli, and reserve the water.

3. Purée in a food processor half of the cooked broccoli.

4. Chop into small pieces the remaining broccoli.

5. Sautee the onion and celery in the butter, using a heavy bottomed pot. Cook until tender, about 3 or 4 minutes.

6. Stir in the flour, adding slowly, making a bubbling, smooth paste or roux. After about 3 minutes, slowly stir in the reserved water and chicken bouillon powder. Bring to a boil and continue to stir. Reduce heat and allow the soup to thicken while stirring.

7. Stir in the milk slowly, while stirring. Add the remaining ingredients, including the purred broccoli and broccoli pieces. Heat all ingredients while stirring to blend.

Tips & Warnings

• To make cheese broccoli soup, stir ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the hot soup before serving.

References

• United States Department of Agriculture; Organic Production; 2007