Trim off bottom of each ... of liquid. Bring soup to a boil over high ... minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain; reserve broth ... Discard bay leaf. Puree remaining vegetables; add some cooking ... 8 to 10 servings.
Wash and peel vegetables. Chop roughly and saute ... a sieve or puree in a blender or food ... puree back into soup in the saucepan. Add cream, ... chives just before serving.
Wash broccoli and cut stem ... from heat and puree vegetables in a blender or food ... Serve immediately. Cream soups can be ruined by boiling after the cream has been added.