Cream of Broccoli Soup

Melt: 6 T. butter
Add and cook until clear:
2 medium onions, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
Add: 2 cloves garlic
Add:
3 pounds broccoli, chopped
Blend in:
1 quart chicken stock
pinch marjoram
pinch thyme
pinch savory
1 bay leaf
Cover and simmer 1 hour.
Puree.
Return to saucepan and add:
3 C. whipping cream
10 T. quick cooking tapioca
salt and pepper to taste
Garnish with:
Garlic flavored croutons