Broccoli Soup
A quick, easy and super tasty soup that can be added to if you wish.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter or ghee omit if you are vegan
- 1-2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 2 heads of broccoli
- 2-4 cups vegetable stock
Instructions
- Cut the broccoli into florettes and put aside. Peel the stalk of the tough outer layer and slice into thin slices.
- Put olive oil into deep sided saucepan on medium high heat. Place the broccoli stalks in the oil and saute until bright green.
- Add the garlic until fragrant, stiring to prevent sticking. Add the half the stock and broccoli florettes. Bring to the boil and turn down heat once boiling.
- Once the broccoli is just cooked, it will be bright green, remove from heat. Blend with either a stick blender or a regular blender. Being careful as it is hot and may splash. If using a standard blender take care the heat doesn't force the lid off.
- Return the soup to the saucepan and heat through adding more stock if it is too thick. Season to taste and serve with cheesy toast or sweet potato cheese toast and a splash of olive oil.