Broccoli Apple Soup

• 1 large head of broccoli
• 3 large apples (Golden Delicious or McIntosh are good)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• plain yogurt to garnish (optional)

1. Cut the broccoli florets off the stalk and set aside. Cut the stalks into 1-inch pieces. Peel the apples, core and cut into 1-inch pieces.
2. In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and apple chunks. Saute about 6 minutes. Add the broth and the broccoli stalks. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Add the broccoli florets to the soup and simmer for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with yogurt if using.

head of broccoli, apples, butter, onion, vegetable broth, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/11904-broccoli-apple-soup (may not work)