Creamy Broccoli and Bean Soup

 

This is even better the next day for lunch so make a big pot.

 

4 - 5 cups of broccoli

olive oil

2 cloves of garlic

1 onion diced

3 cans cannellini beans

5 plus cups chicken stock

shredded cheese

 

Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.  Cook broccoli.  Combine all ingredients.  Either using a blender or a emersion blender, puree most of the broccoli and beans - this is what makes it creamy without having to be a milk base.  Add as much chicken stock for how soupy you like your soup.  Before serving sprinkle with shredded cheese and salt and pepper to taste.