Healthy Broccoli Soup Recipe

1		Onion, chopped
6 cloves		Garlic, smashed and minced
1 1/2 cups		Brown Rice, (uncooked) Basmati works well if you can find it
2 cartons		Chicken Broth, low sodium
4 cups		Broccoli, washed and chopped
1 cup		Milk
1 tsp		Smoked Paprika
1 Tbsp		Dry Mustard
1 tsp		Oregano
1 tsp		Basil
to taste		Sea Salt and Pepper
1 Tbsp		Olive Oil

Directions

Pour oil in a large soup pot and heat over medium heat.
Add garlic when the pot has heated up. Stir while cooking for one minute.
Add the chopped onion. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
Add chicken broth and brown rice. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
Add broccoli, cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 30 minutes.
Add milk, paprika, dry mustard, oregano and basil.
Add salt and pepper.
Serve with a thickly cut piece of fresh whole grain bread. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.