Creamy Broccoli Soup

• 2 cups broccoli florets, and peeled stems cut into chunks (about 1/2 average head)
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and cut in half
• 1 cup milk or 1 cup cream
• salt and pepper

1. Combine the broccoli and stock in a saucepan and simmer, covered, until broccoli is tender about 10 minutes.
2. Duringthe last minute or so of cooking, add the garlic.
3. Puree in a blender, in batches, until very smooth.
4. Return soup to the pot and stir in the milk or cream an reheat gently.
5. Do not boil.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

broccoli florets, chicken stock, garlic, milk, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-broccoli-soup-247161 (may not work)