Kid Food: Broccoli Soup

This is the ONLY way my son will eat broccoli, and one of the few green things we've gotten past his teeth....

In a large pot, saute (fry until soft) in olive oil and butter/margarine:
1 chopped onion
A generous spoon of crushed garlic

Finely chop a head or two of broccoli (use a food processor), add to the onion mix, add a cup of hot water and a tsp of salt, and let simmer until the broccoli is soft - adding more water if necessary.

Once cooked, but not cooked to death, thicken with a little cornflour mixed with cold water, then add milk until you've got enough soup to serve whomever will eat it. Check flavouring. If in South Africa, sprinkle in a bit of Aromat (I think the USA equivalent is McKay's Chicken-like Seasoning, but could be wrong).

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or plain yoghurt, or sprinkle with cheese. Have hot toasted home-made brown bread on the side, slathered in butter, just for added yum-factor.

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