Quick Creamy Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh broccoli florets)
• 1 onion, cut into quarters
• 1-2 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 1/2-2 cups chicken broth or water (or combination of the two)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2-1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley
• 1 dash vinegar
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot, combine broccoli, onion, garlic, broth (I used vegetable broth) or water, and salt.

2. 2

   Cover pot, bring to a boil, and then simmer for about 15 minutes, or until everything starts getting soft.

3. 3

   Use a ladle to transfer 2/3 of the soup into a blender.

4. 4

   Blend the soup until smooth. (I just used my immersion blender until I was happy with the texture.)

5. 5

   Pour back into saucepan and turn on heat to medium setting.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, combine milk with flour and whisk together until smooth.

7. 7

   Pour mixture into soup and stir.

8. 8

   Add basil and parsley and stir until soup begins to thicken.

9. 9

   Add vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.