method
1. Peel the broccoli stalks if thick and roughly chop. Set aside with half the broccoli florets.
2. Put half broccoli florets into a bowl with 750 ml (1 1/4 pints) boiling chicken stock.
3. Cover, cook, 100% (High) 4 minutes.
4. Drain florets and reserve. Set stock aside.
5. Put margarine and onion into a bowl.
6. Cover, cook 100% (High) 3 minutes, until softened. Stir in flour,
7. Cook, uncovered, 100% (High) 5 minute.
8. Gradually whisk in the stock, add broccoli stalks, and uncooked florets.
9. Cover, cook 100% (High) 15 minutes, whisking after 5 minutes.
10. Puree soup, return to bowl with milk, 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) of the orange rind, orange juice and seasoning.
11. Cook, uncovered, 100% (High) 15 minutes.
12. Add broccoli florets
13. Cook, uncovered, 100% (High) 1/2 minute to heat.
14. Before serving, add the broccoli florets to the soup and reheat.
15. Sprinkle with remaining orange rind.
serving amount
serves 4
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