Pureed Broccoli
- 4 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 lbs leeks, use white and pale green parts only, halved and thinly sliced to make 5 cups total
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 lb broccoli, separated into florets and stems (peel the coarse woody skin from the stems)
- 6 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in leeks.
- Cover and stir often until leeks are very soft (about 15 minutes).
- Cook potato in salted water until almost done (about 15 minutes).
- To potato and water, add broccoli stems (5 minutes) and then florets (5 minutes) or until tender.
- Drain well and transfer to food processor.
- Add leeks to the food processor and puree all.
- Return puree to skillet and add cream, dill, salt and pepper.
- Blend well and serve.
butter, leeks, russet potatoes, broccoli, whipping cream, fresh dill
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pureed-broccoli-104978 (may not work)