Creamy Broccoli Soup

Name: Creamy Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
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

Submitted by pugsinbuffalo

"this recipe s from the South Beach Diet Holidays and Parties Cookbook"

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 8 cups
Serves:: 8

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

Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick saucepan.
Add onion and garlic, reduce heat to low, and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
Add broccoli, salt, and a pinch of pepper; stir well to coat.
Add broth and lemon juice; raise heat and bring to a simmer.
Partially cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until broccoli is very tender, about 25 minutes.
Transfer soup to a blender and puree, in batches if necessary, or use a hand blender.
Serve hot, garnished with a small blanched broccoli floret, if desired.