Cream of Broccoli Soup   

1 bunch fresh broccoli or 2 pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli
4 cloves sliced garlic
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 c. water
1/2 to 3/4 c. milk
1 to 2 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste (a few turns of fresh pepper)
4 qt. saucepan
Blender

Peel tough skins from stalks of broccoli. Chop in pieces. Slice garlic cloves and put in 4 quart saucepan
with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Saute until golden, do not brown, it will taste bitter! Add broccoli and
stir. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add water. Cook until tender, but firm.

Place broccoli and some of the liquid into blender. Blend until smooth. Add more water as needed. Add
milk. Blend until it reaches desired thickness. Pour back in saucepan and heat on low.