Broadmoor Hotel Cream of Broccoli Soup - butter

Method

• Melt butter in a large pot, do not brown.
• Add flour to make a paste.
• Add cold chicken stock and place on medium heat.
• Using a wire whip, stir slowly and bring to a slow boil.
• Add bay leaves, salt and white pepper to taste.
• Cut stems of broccoli into small pieces and add to soup.
• Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Strain soup through cheesecloth or a kitchen strainer.
• Cut broccoli florets into large pieces and add to soup.
• Simmer until broccoli is tender, but not soft, about 15 minutes.
• Shortly before serving, heat cream and egg yolks together and add to soup, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat immediately and place in a hot-water bath until served.