Ingredients

3-4 good sized head of broccoli, rinsed and rough chopped into flowerettes

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 cups vegetable broth

2 cups heavy cream

1 medium sized sweet onion, chopped

3/4 cup shredded carrots

1 tbsp celery seed

3/4 cup white wine - suggest Sauvignon Blanc

Preparation

  1. Set oven to Roast @ 375 degrees. Toss broccoli flowerettes with 1/4 cup olive oil in roasting pan and roast for 6-10 minutes, tossing 1/2 through until bright green tender crisp and browned on edges. Pull from oven and set aside.
  2. In 4 qt. pot, saute onions in 1/4 cup olive oil over medium high heat until caramelized. Add shredded carrots and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes, then add celery seed and sauté 1 minute more. Add the roasted broccoli and sauté 4 more minutes.
  3. Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Then add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Add cream while whisking and bring to boil again. Season with salt & pepper as desired, or try sea salt and paprika.
  5. Remove from heat. Use a hand held blender to liquify the soup and serve hot. May be prepared up to 24 hours ahead, chilled, and then reheated - often this prep ahead results in a thicker more flavorful soup. When serving add shredded cheese of your choice such as an Italian blend.