Joans Easy Broccoli Soup

Name: Joans Easy Broccoli Soup
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) bag fresh broccoli florets; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced (optional); 1 -2 quart canned chicken broth or 1 -2 quart water; 1 cup cream (optional); to taste salt and pepper; 1/4 cup fresh dill or 1/4 cup basil, chopped (basil is nice to add but stir in when soup is finished cooking); 2 cups tiny pasta, cooked (optional)

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Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

1 (3 lb) bag fresh broccoli florets
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1 -2 1 -2 quart canned chicken broth or 1 -2 quart water
1 cup cream (optional)
to taste salt and pepper
¹⁄₄ cup fresh dill or 1/4 cup basil, chopped (basil is nice to add but stir in when soup is finished cooking)
2 cups tiny pasta, cooked (optional)

directions

Rinse 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. Add the cream if desired.
If extra thickening is desired add pasta.
Serves 8 to 10 Garnish soup bowls with dabs of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
* Note: You can use more or less stock/water making the soup thicker or thinner as desired.