Lemon Broccoli Soup

2 T EVOO

1 med yellow onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

4 cups broccoli, chopped

5 cups water

juice and zest from one lemon

4 oz goat cheese

1 t Herbes de Provence

1 t salt (or to taste)

pepper to taste

 Saute oil, onion, and garlic until translucent.  Add broccoli and saute for about five minutes. Add water and boil until broccoli is tender but still bright green.  Add lemon, goat cheese and seasonings and blend with an immersion blender.  Serve with home made garlic herb wheat croutons. 

Garlic Herb Wheat Croutons

9 grain bread (Bountiful Basket)

EVOO

fresh cracked pepper

garlic salt

onion powder

fresh herbs or Italian seasoning

Turn oven to broil.  Cut up bread in small pieces and put on a large baking tray.  Cover with olive oil then sprinkle with seasonings. Mix all together and broil until crispy, turning bread occasionally.  DO NOT leave oven because these can burn very quickly!!