Cream Of Broccoli Soup - Low Fat

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bunch broccoli stem
• 5 cups vegetable stock or 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon curry powder or 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; saute onion& garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Peel the broccoli stalks& cut into 1/2 inch rounds; saute, stirring occasionally for an additional 5 minutes.
3. Stir in broth, water, oats& seasonings; bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer for about 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
4. Being careful with this hot liquid, puree in batches in a blender; return to the pot& test for seasonings.

olive oil, onion, clove garlic, broccoli stem, vegetable stock, water, rolled oats, salt, white pepper, curry powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cream-of-broccoli-soup-low-fat-108415 (may not work)