Veggie Broccoli Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 16 OZ Chicken Stock
• 2 carrots (stripped with peeler, then minced)
• 1 stalk celery (chopped)
• 1/2 onion (diced)
• 1 potato (peeled if you desire – diced)
• 1/4 bunch cilantro
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 entire arm of broccoli (finely chopped in food processor)

STEP BY STEP

1. Boil all ingredients EXCEPT BROCCOLI 30 minutes
2. Pour hot mixture into blender
3. Add 2 CU cold water
4. Puree
   IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT put lid on blender, or the top will explode off – spewing hot vegetable matter all over the place.  Use a dish cloth as a cover.
5. Return to heat and add finely chopped broccoli
6. Return to boil
7. Add 1/2 tsp salt and some black pepper
8. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes

Serve with Drop Biscuits