Broccoli Soup

As the monsoon season approaches, there's nothing better than enjoying a hot bowl of soup on a rainy day. And what better soup to warm you up than broccoli soup? This delicious and healthy soup is packed with vitamins K and C, as well as choline, which helps keep your memory sharp. It's easy to make and will leave you feeling satisfied. You can even add some carrots for extra flavor and nutrition. So why not spend these rainy days enjoying some steaming hot soup?

In addition to being tasty, broccoli also offers a host of health benefits. This cruciferous vegetable is particularly effective in preventing breast and uterus cancer, and it's loaded with vitamin C for a healthy immune system. Broccoli is also packed with carotenoids like lutein and beta-carotene, as well as other antioxidants. Plus, it contains good carbs and is high in fiber, making it a great addition to any diet. So whether you enjoy it in soup or salad form, be sure to incorporate broccoli into your meals for a healthy boost.

You may also like Pumpkin Soup, Mushroom Soup, Chicken Talumein Soup, Chicken Clear Soup and Sweet Corn Chicken Soup.

Broccoli Soup 2017-09-27 05:54:38

Broccoli Soup

Serves 3
Prep Time: 00:10
Cook Time: 00:20
Total Time: 00:30

Ingredients

• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup chopped spring onion, whites and greens
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic pods, finely chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth /vegetable stock /water
• 3 teaspoon butter or coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon corn flour
• 240 ml (1 cup) milk
• to taste ground pepper
• to taste salt

Instructions

• Heat a medium-sized saucepan with olive oil, when the oil heats, add chopped garlic and spring onion whites and greens and saute until tender.
• Then add broccoli florets and broth, bring it to a boil, cover and then simmer for 10 mins or until the florets are tender.
• Cool down it for few mins then pour them into a blender, puree the mixture until smooth.
• Then return to the saucepan and reheat.
• Meanwhile, melt one tbsp of butter or coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, saute the flour for few seconds or until it turns light golden brown, then add milk.
• Stir continuously until thick and bubbly, and add this mixture to the soup.
• Finally, season with salt and pepper.
• It is served best when it is hot and with some croutons on top, for a crunchy and refreshing taste.

By Santhi Therese
The Indian Claypot