Ingredients

2 tbsp butter (I use just a few sprays of oil in can instead)

2 lbs broccoli, florets chopped into 1-inch pieces, stalks peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick.

1 onion chopped coarse

2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed

1.5 teaspoons dry mustard

pinch cayenne pepper

salt & Pepper

3-4 cups water

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups vegetable broth

2 cups baby spinach.

parmesan cheese for topping if desired. Croutons if desired.

Preparation

  1. heat pan, spray with oil - just a few spritzs is fine. Add broccoli, onions, garlic, mustard, cayenne and 1 tsp salt and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant (about 6 min). Add 1 cup water and baking soda. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until broccoli is very soft (about 20 min) stirring once during cooking.

  2. Add broth and 2 cups of water. When begins to simmer, add spinach and cook until wilted (about 1 min). Transfer to blender and process until smoother - 1 minute.

sprinkle with parmesan if want.