Cream of Broccoli Soup

• 1 lb broccoli stem, medium dice
• 4 ounces white onions, small dice
• 12 gallon heavy cream
• 4 ounces butter
• 2 ounces flour
• salt, to taste
• white pepper, to taste

1. Sautee the broccoli stems and onion in 1/2 of the butter.
2. When onion is translucent add the heavy cream and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce to a simmer and let sit.
4. While soup is simmering make a roux with the remaining butter and flour.
5. To make roux: melt butter in saute pan then add flour.
6. Stir until smooth.
7. Add roux to soup and let simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste.
9. Remove from heat and blend until smooth.
10. Serve and enjoy!
11. Note: You can add cheese, bacon, and garlic to recipe as well.
12. Unfortunately I didn't have any of those in house when I made the soup, so I just used what I had.

broccoli stem, white onions, cream, butter, flour, salt, white pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cream-of-broccoli-soup-324083 (may not work)