Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. butter or oil
1 1/2 c. chopped onions
4 c. chopped broccoli
1 c. broccoli flowerets
1 tsp. salt (less to taste)
2 1/2 c. water or stock
2 c. milk
1/2 c. sour cream of plain yogurt
1 bay leaf
pinch of black pepper
dash of tamari sauce
dash of thyme and basil
chopped scallions (for top)

Preparation

Saute the onions in butter with bay leaf (to be removed before pureeing) until onions are translucent.
Add the chopped broccoli, water or stock and seasonings.
Cook about 10 minutes covered until broccoli is tender, but still bright green.
Puree little by little with milk in the blender.
Make sure the mixture is absolutely smooth.
Whisk in sour cream or yogurt.
Heat gently and serve right away.
Top with minced scallions.