Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head fresh broccoli (about 1 1/2 lb.)
1 Tbsp. butter or olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 potato, pared and diced
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 can (about 13 oz.) chicken broth or 1 1/2 c. homemade chicken broth
ground black pepper to taste or dash of cayenne pepper
parsley or basil to taste
1 c. low-fat milk
3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Preparation

Wash and trim broccoli.
Separate stalks and cut into bite-size pieces.
In a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in butter or oil until the onion is soft but not brown.
Add broccoli (save a few small flowerets for water and garnish), potato, chicken broth, pepper and herbs.
Bring to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.