Ingredients

  • 1 head fresh broccoli
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons minced onion
  • 1 stalk celery with leaves, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 pinches paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method

  • 1.Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with water to cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, 15 minutes. Remove broccoli and reserve cooking water.
  • 2.In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onions and celery in butter until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in flour, milk and cream. Dissolve bouillon in 2 cups reserved broccoli water. Stir into soup. Season with Worcestershire, paprika and salt. Stir in cheese and cook 10 minutes more.