Joans Easy Broccoli Soup

• 1 (3 lb) bag fresh broccoli florets
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 -2 quart homemade chicken broth or 1 -2 quart canned chicken broth or 1 -2 quart water
• 1 cup cream (optional)
• to taste salt and pepper
• 14 cup fresh dill or 14 cup basil, chopped (basil is nice to add but stir in when soup is finished cooking)
• 2 cups tiny pasta, cooked (optional)

1. Rinse florets and cover with water Add chopped onion.
2. Cook uncovered until broccoli is tender.
3. Drain and reserve cooking water.
4. Remove florets/onion to a large cooking pot.
5. Add enough stock to cover.
6. Or don't drain vegetables and use broccoli water and add some chicken bouillon if desired..
7. With a hand blender, finely chop broccoli but not puree.
8. Heat well, season to taste.
9. Add the cream if desired.
10. If extra thickening is desired add pasta.
11. Serves 8 to 10 Garnish soup bowls with dabs of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
12. * Note: You can use more or less stock/water making the soup thicker or thinner as desired.

fresh broccoli florets, onion, clove garlic, chicken broth, cream, salt, dill, tiny pasta

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/joans-easy-broccoli-soup-2733 (may not work)