Steamed Homemade Cream of Broccoli Soup

Steamed Homemade Cream of Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cups steamed broccoli
2 cups homemade chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lemon juice, for seasoning

Directions:
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté them
until they are tender.
Place the onions, broccoli and 1/2 cup chicken stock in a blender. Puree until
smooth. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Transfer the broccoli puree to a large saucepan and add the remaining
ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes to heat through. Season with lemon juice if
desired. Serve immediately.
Hearty Paleo Stew
Serves 4-6
Is there anything more satisfying than a big bowl of beef stew? This recipe is
modified (although just slightly) to fit right in with the plan so you won’t miss a
beat. Remember, use homemade stock if you can, and if you don’t have turnips you
can just as easily substitute sweet potatoes.