Some beautiful brisk nights/mornings are creeping in, and as such we would love to share with you a warming soup recipe from the book - The Waldorf School Book of Soups.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 minced garlic clove

3 and 1/2 cups chopped broccoli

1 tsp lemon juice

1 cup light cream or half and half milk

salt and pepper

Melt butter in a large saucepan.

Saute onions and garlic until onion is tender; add broccoli, lemon juice and 1 cup of water.

Cover and simmer until broccoli is tender.

Puree in blender, food processor or via vigorous stirring.

Stir in cream and/or enough milk to bring soup to your desired consistency.

Season with salt and pepper and gently re-heat.

Serves 4