Creamy Broccoli Soup – Alberta Co-op

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds broccoli stems (peeled)
• 2 cups florets (reserved)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock or water
• 3 tablespoons white rice
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• croutons