Ingredients
9 cups fresh broccoli florets4 cups chicken broth1 medium onion, chopped8 tablespoons butter, divided1 bay leaf3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon onion salt1/4 teaspoon garlic saltPinch each dried basil, thyme and rubbed sageDash hot pepper sauce7 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups milk1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Preparation
In a large saucepan, bring broccoli and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. In a small skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender; add to broccoli mixture. Stir in the bay leaf and remaining seasonings. simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
In a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into broccoli mixture; add buttermilk and cream. Heat through (do not boil). Discard bay leaf.
