Creamy Broccoli & Celery Soup

• 5 1/2 cups broccoli Fresh
• 4 celery stalks
• 1 onion Large
• 2 1/8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 4 1/4 cups vegetable stock /Water
• croutons Optional

1. In a medium pot melt the butter. Add roughly chopped onion and saute for 3 - 4 minutes.
2. Meanwhile wash and roughly cut broccoli and celery. Use all parts of broccoli including the stems. Throw the broccoli stems and celery in the pot. Pour in 1 liter of vegetable stock / water. Season with salt.
3. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to low-medium, cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Now add the green parts - florets to the pot and simmer for a further 10 minutes or until the broccoli has soften.
5. Turn off the heat and puree it until smooth using a hand blender.
6. Taste and season with black pepper and some more salt if required.
7. Serve in a bowl garnished with a handful of croutons (optional).
8. TIP: If using water, add vegetable stock cube for extra flavor.

broccoli fresh, celery stalks, onion, unsalted butter, salt, black pepper, vegetable stock water, croutons

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Creamy-Broccoli-_-Celery-Soup-1652139 (may not work)