1 bunch fresh broccoli or 2 (10 oz. ea.) pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 to 2 tsp. salt
pepper to taste (a few turns of fresh pepper)
4 cups water
1/2 to 3/4 cup milk

Peel tough skins from stalks of broccoli. Chop in pieces. Slice garlic cloves and put in 4-quart saucepan with olive oil. Sauté 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.