Ingredients

3 tb butter
1 onion, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 c chicken stock
1 lb broccoli, chopped
1 c light cream

Instructions

This broccoli soup is enhanced with the flavors of carrot, onion, and
garlic. It's also delicious served hot.

salt and pepper chopped fresh parsley

In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; cook onion, carrot and
garlic for 5 minutes. Stir in stock and bring to bil; add broccoli.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until broccoli is tender, 15-20
minutes. In blender or food processor, puree soup in batches and
transfer to glass bowl. Stir in cream; season with salt and pepper to
taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours oruntil chilled.
Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.