Creamy Broccoli Soup

this recipe s from the South Beach Diet Holidays and Parties Cookbook

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1  large onion, finely chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  lbs broccoli, stems and crowns, roughly chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 5  cups vegetable broth
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice

Directions

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.