Creamy Broccoli Soup

• 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 lb. broccoli, florets separated, stems peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds (about 6 cups)
• 8 oz. sliced mushrooms (about 3 cups)

1. Spray large saucepan with cooking spray.
2. Add onion, and cook 7 minutes over medium heat, or until softened, stirring often.
3. Stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute more.
4. Add broth, 2 cups water, broccoli and mushrooms.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 15 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
7. Puree soup in batches in food processor.
8. Return to pot.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Ladle soup into bowls, and serve.

onion, garlic, lowsodium, broccoli, mushrooms

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/creamy-broccoli-soup-3/ (may not work)