a little olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
2-3 cloves of garlic
6-8 broccoli stumps, trimmed
water
fresh ground sea salt and black pepper
seasonings [sage, basil, thyme, oregano, all delicious] to taste
optional: grated carrot, chopped mushrooms, handfuls of spinach
optional: non-dairy milk
Heat a little olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add onions, stirring until translucent and then add garlic. Stir for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add broccoli stumps and cover with just enough water. Season (you can add more later to taste). If using extra vegetables for variety, throw them in now, also, adding more water if necessary.
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, cover, and allow to cook until vegetables are softened, about 20 to 30 minutes.
When cooked through, using an immersion blender, whizz soup until smooth. Add non-dairy milk if desired to preferred smoothness.
DONT CHUCK AWAY THE STUMPS.