Easy But Elegant Broccoli Soup

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 lb broccoli, chopped
• 1 cup light cream
• salt and pepper
• chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; cook the onion, carrot and garlic for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the stock and bring to a boil; add the broccoli.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the broccoli is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. In a blender or food processor, puree the soup in batches and transfer to a glass bowl.
5. Stir in the cream; season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until chilled.
7. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
8. If you prefer hot soup, serve when ready with a sprinkling of chopped parsley on each serving.

butter, onion, carrot, clove garlic, chicken stock, broccoli, light cream, salt, fresh parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-but-elegant-broccoli-soup-112600 (may not work)