Broccoli Soup

Healthy Broccoli Soup

RECIPE

Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli about 1 pound, trimmed and chopped

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil

3 shallots

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, minced

1 teaspoon fresh turmeric or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 1/2 cups frozen baby green peas

3 cups chicken stock

2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

1) Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add shallots and saute for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Cook until tender and fragrant. Add curry powder, salt and pepper and cook over low heat for a few minutes.

2) Add broccoli and combine well. Cook for a few minutes and add chicken stock. Bring to a boil and reduce heat until medium. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the broccoli is tender.

Add the frozen peas and cook for a few minutes only so that the soup will maintain it’s bright green colour.Frozen Peas Adds Green Colour

3) Puree the soup in a blender or food processor and add salt to taste if required.

Serve hot sprinkled with almonds and optionally sour cream. This can be served cold as well.