This is a green, smooth beauty with a chunky garnish. Be sure to go light on the salt as the kalamala olives (or bacon) add a salty flavor. Great with Panini or fresh salad. Fast & easy.

2 LBS Broccoli  Heads  in 1 1/2 quarts of water

1/2  Red Onion

3 Cloves of Garlic

1/4 Cup Balsamic vinegar

1 TBS Crushed Bay Leaves

1 TBS Rosemary

1 tsp Sage

Lightly Salt &  garlic pepper to taste

Steam broccoli, Onion & Garlic, until tender.

Add broccoli including the seamed water to blender along with spices. If needed blend in batches. Blend in spices too.

return to the heat on a simmer for 20 more mins to settle the flavors.

Garnish with Diced Kalamala Olives & quartered pear or cherry tomatoes

Variation: for the meat loves top with the tomatoes & crumbled bacon.