Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp. salted butter
  • 1 leek, minced
  • 1 carrot, minced
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 4 c. chicken stock
  • 1 head broccoli, cut in small flowerets
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. celery seed

Method

  • In a pot, melt butter.
  • Add leek, carrot and broccoli.
  • Cook until tender (5 minutes), but do not brown.
  • Add stock; simmer. Add broccoli; cook 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour into food processor and process until veggies are finely chopped but not pureed.
  • Pour soup back into pot.
  • Stir in cream, cayenne and celery seed. Reheat and serve.