Broccoli Soup

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• • 2 tablespoons butter, ghee or coconut oil
• • 1 medium onion, chopped
• • 2 cloves garlic, minced
• • 1½ pounds broccoli (use both heads and stems)
• • 4 cups vegetable broth
• • 1/2 cup water
• • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
• • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper

• • Heat oil in a large pot and saute onion and garlic over low to medium heat until soft; about 7 minutes.
• • Add broccoli and saute until bright green; about 5 minutes.
• • Add broth, water, salt and pepper.
• • Turn heat to med/high and cook until broccoli is tender; 15-20 minutes.
• • Puree hot soup in tiny batches in a blender until smooth and creamy.
• • Reheat soup and serve