Broccoli Apple Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large head of broccoli
• 3 large apples (Golden Delicious or McIntosh are good)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• plain yogurt to garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Cut the broccoli florets off the stalk and set aside. Cut the stalks into 1-inch pieces. Peel the apples, core and cut into 1-inch pieces.
2. In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and apple chunks. Saute about 6 minutes. Add the broth and the broccoli stalks. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Add the broccoli florets to the soup and simmer for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with yogurt if using.

Recipe found at: http://food52.com/recipes/11904_broccoli_apple_soup