This recipe for cream of broccoli soup is better than any can you can find in the grocery store.

Ingredients

• 1 large Onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium Carrot, sliced
• 2 small stalks Celery, with leaves, sliced
• 1 clove Garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups Chicken stock
• 1 cup Uncooked chopped broccoli
• 2 cups Low fat milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• Pinch Cayenne pepper

Directions

• In a large saucepan, combine onion, carrot, celery, garlic and chicken stock; bring to a boil.  Add broccoli; cover and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes.  Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree (may be done in batches.)  Return to saucepan; add milk, salt, and cayenne pepper.

Notes

• Serve hot, or let cool, cover and refrigerate until serving time.  Serves 8.

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