Cream Of Broccoli Soup - Low Fat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bunch broccoli stem
5 cups vegetable stock or 5 cups chicken stock
1 cup water
1/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon curry powder or 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Preparation

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; saute onion& garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
Peel the broccoli stalks& cut into 1/2 inch rounds; saute, stirring occasionally for an additional 5 minutes.
Stir in broth, water, oats& seasonings; bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer for about 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
Being careful with this hot liquid, puree in batches in a blender; return to the pot& test for seasonings.