Cream of Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 to 2 Pounds of Broccoli
• 4 Cups of Milk (Vegetable Stock may be Substituted)
• 2 Tablespoons of Butter
• 2 Tablespoons of Flour
• 1 Tablespoon of Earthrise® Spirulina
• 1 teaspoon of Salt
• 1 Dash of Pepper

Instructions:

• Rinse the broccoli, trim the flowerets and discard the thick stems (do not put down your garbage disposal)
• Place the flowerets into a large pot of boiling water and cook uncovered until tender.
• Place the milk into a small saucepan and cook on a high heat until scalded
• Slowly feed the flowerets into a blender with the milk until pureed (set aside six small pieces for garnish)
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan
• Add the flour, using a fork to mix it into the butter
• Add the salt and pepper into the butter mixture
• Pour the broccoli puree mixture into the saucepan
• Bring the stove up to a medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly
• Quickly whisk in the Spirulina
• Garnish the bowls with the remaining flowerets that were set aside earlier