Broccoli Soup

Last night I made Gordon Ramsay's recipe for broccoli soup. It is as follows:

1. Boil florets from two heads of broccoli in generously salted water until al dente
2. Remove florets from water. I used a spider; alternately you can strain the broccoli into a colander set in a pan--save that cooking liquid!
3. Place broccoli in a blender; add cooking liquid until 1/3 of the broccoli are submerged.
4. Blend until very smooth. It's best to put a towel over the lid and start with a few gentle pulses so you don't get hot liquid everywhere.
5. Season to taste and serve. I topped it with a sprinkling of feta, dried cranberries, and a splash of olive oil. Served with fresh baguettes, it was a feast.
   

It's delicious, creamy, and alarmingly simple. Even with just water, salt, and broccoli it's wonderful. Who knew?