No Cream Broccoli Soup(Low Calorie) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 c. diced onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. thyme
2 cans chicken broth
1 c. water
1 heaping c. cubed (3/4-inch) potatoes
large bunch broccoli
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Preparation

In large soup pot, heat vegetable oil.
Add onions, garlic, salt, pepper and thyme.
Stir until onions are softened.
Add broth and water.
Bring to a boil and stir in potatoes.
Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender.
Meanwhile, trim ends and tough stalks off broccoli.
Cut flowerets and stalks of broccoli into 1-inch pieces.
Add to pot and cook until broccoli is tender.
Puree soup in a blender (for creamy soup).
Return to pot and add lemon juice.