Next Day Rice and Broccoli Soup

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup chopped onion or shallots
• 1/2 apple, peeled and finely diced
• 1 cup or more cooked broccoli, finely chopped
• 2 cups broth or water
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup cooked rice
• Salt and pepper

1. Heat butter in a small saucepan.
2. Add onion or shallots, and apple, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Add cooked broccoli, rice and broth, cover and simmer 5 minutes to reheat.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Serve as is, or better yet, puree in blender.
6. If thick, thin with water; adjust seasoning.

unsalted butter, onion, apple, broccoli, broth, rice, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/next-day-rice-and-broccoli-soup-recipe.html (may not work)