Broccoli Soup

2 Tb Butter
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
2 cans Chicken Broth
1 ½ pounds Broccoli (frozen or fresh)

¾ C diced Celery

½ C diced Onion

1 teaspoon minced Garlic optional
Salt as desired

(Optional Creamy, but not as healthy – you can add 1/2 C heavy whipping cream or 4 oz. cream cheese just before serving, heat through though, picture shown has Velveeta and some 1/2 and 1/2)

In a soup pan, melt 2 Tb butter (or use 2 Tb Olive Oil) add the broth and pepper, stir again until smooth.  The veggies can be added.  Cover and simmer until veggies are soft.  Then smash or blend in food processor ( I like to leave some broccoli chunky).  Add creamy stuff here if you want and heat through until the right consistency.