Name: Broccoli Vegetarian Soup
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 small carrot -; 1 stalk celery stalk and leaves -; 1 small white onion -; 1 medium clove garlic -; 1/2 tsp. crushed dried marjoram -; 1/4 tsp. crushed and dried basil -; 1/2 c. vegetable stock -; 2 c. skim milk -; 2 c. coarsely chopped broccoli -; 1/2 c. vegetable-flavored pasta -; 1 c. unflavored yogurt or whipped sour cream for garnish -

Ingredients for - Broccoli Vegetarian Soup

1. 1 small carrot

2. 1 stalk celery stalk and leaves

3. 1 small white onion

4. 1 medium clove garlic

5. 1/2 tsp. crushed dried marjoram

6. 1/4 tsp. crushed and dried basil

7. 1/2 c. vegetable stock

8. 2 c. skim milk

9. 2 c. coarsely chopped broccoli

10. 1/2 c. vegetable-flavored pasta

11. 1 c. unflavored yogurt or whipped sour cream for garnish

How to cook deliciously - Broccoli Vegetarian Soup

1 . Stage

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the carrots, celery, onions, garlic, marjoram, basil, and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover lightly, and cook for about 10 minutes.

2 . Stage

Add the milk and broccoli, and bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer, cover lightly, and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.

3 . Stage

Remove from heat, and in the container of a blender or food processor, purée the soup, in batches, until smooth.

4 . Stage

Return to the pot, add the pasta, and heat through.

5 . Stage

Turn off the heat, and adjust the salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, with the nutmeg and yogurt as a garnish.