Hearty Garden Broccoli Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups broccoli, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 cups yams, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup celery top, chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice, ground
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 cups watercress, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 simmer the yams, covered, in two cups chicken broth 10 minutes or until soft; puree in food processor and set aside.
• 2 in large pot with cover, saute the onions and garlic in oil until the onions are translucent and starting to brown.
• 3 add celery.
• 4 saute a few minutes, add broccoli and remaining chicken broth.
• 5 simmer, covered, eight minutes or until tender-crisp.
• 6 stir in puree; add seasonings.
• 7 serve immediately.
• 8 garnish each portion with chopped watercress.