Broccoli Soup with Pasta

This is a delicious, comforting soup. Easy to make and filling. Top with parmesan cheese if desired….serve with a crusty bread..good winter lunch or dinner. You can also let this simmer in the crockpot, ready when you are.

• 2 medium cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• salt
• 3/4 pound broccoli florets
• 2 tbls olive oil
• freshly ground pepper
• 1 large beef, chicken or veggie bouillon cube 
• 4 cups water
• 6 oz tubular pasta or small shells

Fill a pot that will accomodate the broccoli with water, bring to a boil.

Boil broccoli until tender about 5 minutes.. Drain and set aside.

Put the garlic and olive oil in 4-6 qt soup pot. Cook over medium heat until garlic sizzles, add the cooked broccoli. Season with salt and pepper, stir occasionally, mash broccoli into small pieces. Add water, bouilion, pasta bring to boil..simmer until pasta is cooked and your kitchen smells wonderful.