2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 1 large onion, chopped 4 or 5 cloves garlic chopped 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cups chicken broth 1 large potato diced to 1 chunks 3 cups broccoli florets including some stalk chopped coarsely 1/2 cup non-dairy creamer or non-fat plain yogurt Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until light golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic for last 2 minutes. Blend in flour salt and pepper and stir constantly about 2 minutes. Gradually add broth, then potato and bring to boil, stirring frequently. Cover and simmer 5 minutes then add broccoli and simmer until broccoli is tender. Puree in batches in blender or processor. Return to saucepan and bring to simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add creamer or yogurt and stir. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan. Run under preheated broiler until cheese is browned. Serve immediately. soup 25