Sneak-It-To-'em Broccoli Soup

I usually love broccoli soup, but don't have the time or patience to make it. I also don't like the thought of a lot of cream. I love this recipe from family fun. My 4 year old will gobble it up.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup water, mixed with
• 1  cup  chicken stock (homemade or canned)
• 1  onion, sliced thin
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli or 2 1⁄2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 4  cups milk
• 4  tablespoons instant mashed potatoes, powder
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Heat the stock mixture over medium heat, add the onion, broccoli, and salt, and cook about ten minutes or until tender.
2. Puree half the vegetables with half of the liquid in a blender or processor until smooth, then repeat with the other half (be sure to vent the steam, since processing hot ingredients can cause small explosions).
3. Heat the milk in a large saucepan until bubbles form on the edges. Stir in the remaining ingredients and carefully simmer for three minutes. Stir in the pureed broccoli and onion, taste for seasoning, and ladle into individual bowls. Serves six.