Broccoli And Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup rice, medley
2 large carrots, diced
1 onion, diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 large head broccoli, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter
8 cups vegetable stock
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Cook rice medley as per package directions until just done.
About 30 minutes.
Do not drain.
In a large soup pot, on medium heat, melt butter with oil.
Add carrot/onion and saute until onion is tender.
Add garlic and saute until just fragrant.
Add broccoli and also saute for 5 minutes.
Add stock and rice with liquid.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.