Broccoli and Potato Soup
Ingredients:
250gms broccoli florets,
2 small potatoes; boiled, (avoid in case of a diet soup)
250gms onion; finely chopped,
Few pods of garlic; finely chopped,
1/2 cup fresh cream; beaten well, (avoid in case of a diet soup, use thick yogurt instead)
2 tbsp almonds flakes; roasted if you like, (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil,
Salt and pepper to taste,
Vegetable stock or water.
Method:
Blanch the broccoli florets and drain them, reserve the stock for later use. Puree them along with the potatoes, adding little stock if needed to form a puree. Heat oil in a sauce pan, add chopped garlic and onion and saute till onion turns transparent. Then add the broccoli and potato puree and bring to boil. Add reserved vegetable stock/water to get the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper, give it a stir. Transfer to serving bowls, garnish with cream and almond flakes. Serve hot.
TIP:
For a soup that is low is calories, do not add potatoes and cream. It tastes equally delicious.
