1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups broccoli, cooked
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
butter, parsley, paprika (optional, to garnish)

Sauté onion in butter. Add garlic, flour, salt, and pepper.

Over low heat, cook over low heat for a few minutes; do not allow garlic to brown.

Stir in milk and continue to cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.

In a food processor or blender, puree broccoli and add to thickened mixture. Cook and stir until soup is heated through.

Serve in warmed bowls with a pat of butter, and garnish with a pinch of chopped parsley and a sprinkling of paprika.

Serves 2 to 3 people.

Submitted by: Belle