Cream Of Broccoli Soup With Shrimp

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli, heads and stems chopped (peel stems)
• 1 lb peeled shrimp, rough chop
• 16 ounces cream
• 16 ounces milk
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 shallot, finely minced
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, melt butter and saute shallots about 3 minutes.
• 2 add flour and saute about 3 minutes (forms a paste).
• 3 whisk in cream a little at a time to prevent lumps.
• 4 add milk, bouillon cubes and spices.
• 5 add broccoli and shrimp.
• 6 bring to a rolling simmer for 30 minutes.
• 7 remove from heat.
• 8 cool about 15 minutes then place in fridge for at least 3 hours.
• 9 reheat on low 30 minutes prior to serving.