Curried Cream of Broccoli Soup

• onion, chopped↗1
• tablespoons butter↗3 tablespoons
• kg broccoli stem, peeled and chopped coarse↗1 kg
• cups chicken broth↗6 cups
• teaspoon curry powder↗1 teaspoon
• cup light cream↗1⁄2 cup
• croutons or chopped scallion (to garnish)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook onion in butter over moderate heat, stirring, for 4 minutes.

2. 2

   Add broccoli, stock and curry and season to taste.

3. 3

   Simmer mixture, covered, for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Puree mixture in processor in batches, transferring it to a saucepan.

5. 5

   Add cream and heat over low heat.

6. 6

   Garnish with croutons or scallions.