Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe

(Serves 4)

• 1/4 c water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 4 1/2 c chicken or veggie stock
• 1 1/2 lbs broccoli (frozen or fresh)
• 1/2 c heavy cream, half & half, or milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Cooking Directions: Heat water in a large stockpot on medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Add the stock and broccoli and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the broccoli is tender, 10 – 15 minutes. Puree half of the soup in a blender or food processor and then pour back into the pot. Stir in the cream, salt and pepper and then serve.

Serving Suggestion: Spinach salad topped with chickpeas or sauteed chicken, dried cranberries and honey mustard salad dressing (4 parts mayo; 2 parts mustard; 2 parts honey; 1/2 part lemon juice).

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