Creamy Broccoli Soup

Name: Creamy Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1½ pounds (7 to 8 cups) broccoli, (stems peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, florets broken into medium-sized pieces); 1 large onion, (diced); 1 tablespoon butter; ¼ teaspoon granulated white sugar; 3 cloves garlic, (sliced); 1½ teaspoons dry mustard; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1½ cups whole milk or half & half cream; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 tablespoons pine nuts, (toasted (optional))