Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      tablespoons   vegetable oil
   1      large         onion
   2                    garlic cloves
   1      head          broccoli
   6      cups          chicken broth
                        salt and black pepper
     1/2  cup           heavy cream
                        paprika
                        grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

In large saucepan, heat vegetable oil and cook onion until softened. Add garlic, broccoli and broth. Stir well. Simmer, uncovered, until broccoli is tender. Puree with blender until smooth. Return to saucepan and add cream, salt and pepper and paprika. Mix together. Serve with grated parmesan cheese. Approximately 6-8 minutes.