Easy But Elegant Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups chicken stock
1 lb broccoli, chopped
1 cup light cream
salt and pepper
chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; cook the onion, carrot and garlic for 5 minutes.
Stir in the stock and bring to a boil; add the broccoli.
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the broccoli is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
In a blender or food processor, puree the soup in batches and transfer to a glass bowl.
Stir in the cream; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until chilled.
Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
If you prefer hot soup, serve when ready with a sprinkling of chopped parsley on each serving.