The Colorful Plate
Salads and Soups

6 cups broccoli florets

3 cups chicken broth, defatted

2 cups evaporated skim milk

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1. In a large saucepan, combine the broccoli and 1 cup of the broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.
2. Transfer the broccoli mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend or process until nearly smooth. (The broccoli will be in tiny pieces.) Return the mixture to the saucepan and set aside.
3. In a custard cup, stir together 1/4 cup of the milk and the cornstarch until smooth. Then stir the cornstarch mixture into the broccoli mixture. Add the remaining 1-3/4 cups milk and remaining 2 cups broth. Stir until thickened and bubbly. Add the thyme. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.

Serves: 4 (main dish) Nutrition Facts

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