Name: Broccoli and Onion Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 bag fresh broccoli florets; 1 large onion chopped; 1 clove garlic minced (optional); 1 to 2 quarts of homemade or canned chicken broth or water; salt and pepper to taste.; 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill or basil (optional); 2 cup cooked tiny whole-wheat pasta (optional)

Broccoli and Onion Soup

Your favorite soup is now so easy you can make it yourself! Simple Broccoli and Onion Soup is lighter than the gooey, cheesy original, but it tastes great.

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time25 min

Ingredients

3 bag fresh broccoli florets
1 large onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced (optional)
1 to 2 quarts of homemade or canned chicken broth or water
salt and pepper to taste.
1/4 cup fresh chopped dill or basil (optional)
2 cups cooked tiny whole-wheat pasta (optional)

Instructions

Rinse broccoli florets and cover with water. Add chopped onion. Cook uncovered until broccoli is tender.
Drain and reserve cooking water. Remove florets/onion to a large cooking pot. Add enough stock to cover; or don't drain vegetables and use broccoli water and add some chicken bouillon if desired.
With a hand blender, finely chop broccoli but not puree. Heat well, season to taste.
If extra thickening is desired add pasta. Garnish soup bowls with dabs of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh herbs.