Hearty Garden Broccoli Soup

A healthy, hearty and delicious combination of tasty broccoli, yams and watercress.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 11 cups

Ingredients

• 3  cups broccoli, chopped
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 6  cups  yams, peeled and chopped
• 1  cup celery top, chopped
• 6  cups chicken broth, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice, ground
• 2  medium onions, chopped
• 2  cups watercress, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Simmer the yams, covered, in two cups chicken broth 10 minutes or until soft; puree in food processor and set aside.
2. In large pot with cover, saute the onions and garlic in oil until the onions are translucent and starting to brown.
3. Add celery.
4. Saute a few minutes, add broccoli and remaining chicken broth.
5. Simmer, covered, eight minutes or until tender-crisp.
6. Stir in puree; add seasonings.
7. Serve immediately.
8. Garnish each portion with chopped watercress.