Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli
1 small onion, chopped
celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
a little thyme
4 c. chicken broth
1 carrot, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in stockpot; simmer together, covered, for 40 minutes.
Drain, saving all broth.
Put vegetables in
a blender and mix.