Recipe for cooking broccoli bisque

Soups for Salads :: Chowders and Bisques

Broccoli Bisque

2 Tbsp. butter
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 bunches fresh broccoli,
    trimmed and chopped
1 med. onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 to 1 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of freshly ground pepper
3 1/2 C. chicken broth
2 Tbsp. lime juice (or lemon)

Melt butter in a lrg. saucepan over med. heat. Add broccoli, onion and curry powder. Saut a min. or two, but do not allow the onion to brown. Add salt, pepper and broth. Stir until mixed. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is just tender, about 8 to 10 min.

Cool slightly, then pour half of mixture into blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Repeat with remaining mixture. Add lime juice. Reheat and serve. Garnish with lemon slices.

Makes approximately 6 servings.