Creamy Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lbs broccoli, stems and crowns, roughly chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick saucepan.

2. 2

   Add onion and garlic, reduce heat to low, and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add broccoli, salt, and a pinch of pepper; stir well to coat.

4. 4

   Add broth and lemon juice; raise heat and bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Partially cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until broccoli is very tender, about 25 minutes.

6. 6

   Transfer soup to a blender and puree, in batches if necessary, or use a hand blender.

7. 7

   Serve hot, garnished with a small blanched broccoli floret, if desired.