What's for Dinner?

I hate it when the kids ask me that question. Because my answer is sure to result in groans and whines. They asked me last night. I wasn't about to give them the real answer (Cream of Broccoli Soup from scratch). So I made up a new name for the soup and called it Christmas Tree soup. I stretched the truth a bit and said it was potato soup which I magically turned green to be Christmas Tree Soup. Did they eat it? You better believe it. I am a little proud of myself. Hopefully I remember this trick next Christmas too.

Here's the recipe from Martha's Stewart's Everyday Living.... (I halved it for my family)

Christmas Tree Soup

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 med onion, diced

coarse salt & pepper

2 cans chicken broth

1 large head broccoli (3#), peeled, chopped

1 med baking potato, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup lemon juice

Saute the onion in oil, season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft. Add broth, broccoli, potato and 2 cups water. Bring to boil and simmer until tender. Puree soup and return to pot. Stir in cream and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.

(my changes: for a half the recipe use 2 cups water and 2 chicken bullion cubes for the liquid and keep the full amount of cream!)