Cream Of Broccoli Soup
["4 Tbsp. butter", "1 1/2 c. chopped onion", "1 medium green pepper, chopped", "4 c. chopped broccoli", "1 c. thinly sliced broccoli flowerets", "1 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 c. water or chicken broth", "2 c. milk", "1/2 c. sour cream or yogurt", "1 bay leaf", "pinch of spice", "black pepper", "dash of tamari sauce", "dash of thyme or basil", "chopped scallions"]
["Saute the onion in butter with bay leaf until the onion is clear.", "Add chopped green pepper, chopped broccoli, water or broth and salt.", "Cook 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender, but still bright green.", "Puree with milk in blender until smooth.", "Whisk in sour cream and seasonings.", "Steam broccoli just until done. Combine flowerets with soup in a large double boiler.", "Heat gently and serve.", "Top with minced scallions."]
["butter", "onion", "green pepper", "broccoli", "broccoli flowerets", "salt", "water", "milk", "sour cream", "bay leaf", "spice", "black pepper", "tamari sauce", "thyme", "scallions"]