Broccoli & Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Okay, definitely the ugliest soup I've seen in a while, but I like the taste. And, hey! I made soup! All is not lost!

Ingredients
Fresh broccoli (about 1/2 a bunch, stem included)
1 tsp chicken or vegetable soup base
1 red pepper
1/4 small red onion
2 cloves garlic
Cooking spray or olive oil
Cracked pepper

1. Put broccoli and soup base in a pot and cover with just enough water to boil. Boil until tender.
2. Slice red pepper in half (seeds removed) and place on baking sheet along with the onion and garlic.
3. Lightly spray veggies or coat them with olive oil.
4. Broil in the oven until skins of red pepper are blackened. You might have to remove the onion sooner than the red pepper. Put red pepper in a plastic bag or covered container for about 10 minutes and then remove the top skin (which, in case you ever wondered, your body won't digest anyways).
5. Throw everything in a blender with some cracked pepper. If the soup is too thick, add some water. You could probably add milk.
6. Top with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt.