Asparagus and broccoli soup
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This delicate asparagus and broccoli soup is perfect on cool spring or summer evenings. It’s vegan, healthy and super easy to make - ready in just 15 minutes. Serve with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 head broccoli
- 750 ml vegetable stock
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 small handful of basil leaves
- Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Finely chop the garlic and onion.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan, then sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile chop the broccoli. Remove and discard the woody parts of the asparagus, chop the rest.
- When the onion is soft, add the broccoli and pour in the stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5/8 minutes, until the broccoli is tender. Add the asparagus and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the basil leaves. Using a stick blender, process the soup until you get a creamy texture.
- Serve with freshly ground pepper and a dash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Soup - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Mothers Day
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Calorie - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Low Fat - Low GI - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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