1-1/2 lb. broccoli, chopped (include most of the stems)
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp oil
1 potato, cut into chunks
1 rib of celery, sliced
1 carrot, chopped
2 cups water
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp nutmeg
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbsp corn starch

Sauté onion in oil. Add carrot and celery and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add broccoli, potato and water. Simmer until vegetables are quite tender. Stir in one cup of milk, and puree the mixture in a blender or food processor. Return to pan and add 1 cup of milk and seasonings. If too liquidy, thicken with 1 Tbsp cornstarch. Mix in 2 Tbsp cold milk and heat.

Serves 6.