Next Day Rice And Broccoli Soup

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup chopped onion or shallots

1/2 apple, -- peeled and finely diced

2 cups broth or water

1 cup or more cooked broccoli, -- finely chopped

1/4 to

1/2 cup cooked rice

salt and pepper

Heat butter in a small saucepan. Add onion or shallots, and apple, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add cooked broccoli, rice and broth, cover and simmer 5 minutes to reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve as is, or better yet, puree in blender. If thick, thin with water; adjust seasoning.