Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 small stalk celery (with leaves), sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 c. chicken stock
1/4 c. uncooked rice
3 c. coarsely chopped broccoli
2 c. low-fat milk
1 tsp. salt
pinch of cayenne pepper

Preparation

Bring to boil first 5 ingredients.
Add rice; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
Add broccoli; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Transfer to blender or food processor and puree.
Return to saucepan; add milk, salt and cayenne.
Serve hot or refrigerate and serve cold.
You may top each serving with a spoonful of low-fat sour cream and chopped chives, dill or parsley.