Gather broccoli, onion, garlic, butter or oil, vegetable or chicken broth, salt, pepper, and cream or milk if desired
Wash and chop the broccoli into small pieces
Chop the onion and mince the garlic
Heat butter or oil in a pot over medium heat
Add the onion and cook until soft
Add the garlic and cook briefly
Add the broccoli and broth
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer until the broccoli is tender
Blend the soup until smooth or leave it slightly chunky
Stir in cream or milk if using
Season with salt and pepper
Serve hot