Creamy Broccoli Soup

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lbs broccoli, stems and crowns, roughly chopped
• 14 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 14 cup lemon juice

1. Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick saucepan.
2. Add onion and garlic, reduce heat to low, and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
3. Add broccoli, salt, and a pinch of pepper; stir well to coat.
4. Add broth and lemon juice; raise heat and bring to a simmer.
5. Partially cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until broccoli is very tender, about 25 minutes.
6. Transfer soup to a blender and puree, in batches if necessary, or use a hand blender.
7. Serve hot, garnished with a small blanched broccoli floret, if desired.

extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, broccoli, salt, fresh ground black pepper, vegetable broth, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-broccoli-soup-354678 (may not work)