Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. broccoli
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 c. whipping cream
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 medium stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 can clear chicken broth
  • 3 c. milk
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp. ground sage or freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Cut broccoli flowerets from stems.
  • Reserve.
  • Chop broccoli stems.
  • Heat butter in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and onion in butter.
  • Stir in broccoli stems, cream, lemon juice, celery, bay leaves and broth.
  • Heat to boiling. Boil, uncovered, 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Stir in broccoli flowerets, milk, parsley, sage and pepper.
  • Cover and cook 30 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Top each serving with cheese.