Creamy Broccoli Soup without the Cream - No Fail Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola or other vegetable oil
• ¼ cup celery, diced
• 2 cups onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 stalks broccoli, divided
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• ½ cup water
• ⅓ cup quick-cooking oatmeal
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1½ teaspoon black pepper
• Minced fresh chives, for garnish
• Optional, lemon, cut into paper-thin slices, for garnish