Title: Broccoli Soup
Categories: Appetizer Soup Vegetarian
Yield: 4 Servings

1	md	Onion, chopped
1		Garlic clove, crushed
1	tb	Sunflower oil
1		Bay leaf
1	lb	Broccoli, chopped
570	ml	Vegetable stock
		Salt & pepper
		Juice of 1/2 lemon

Saute onion & garlic in oil with the bay leaf for 3 tp 4 minutes. Remove 4 ounces of broccoli florets. Add the rest of the broccoli & stock. Bring to a boil & simmer gently, covered for 10 minutes. The broccoli should be tender but still bright green. Remove the bay leaf & cool slightly.

Blend the soup till it is completely smooth. Season to taste with salt & pepper & add the lemon juice. Reheat gently in a clean pot. Meanwhile steam the reserved florets till tender, 8 minutes or so. Scatter them over the soup, stir & serve.

Sarah Brown's "Vegetarian Cookbook"

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