Fennel and broccoli soup
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
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This lovely fennel and broccoli soup is vegan and gluten-free and so ideal for most diets. If you want it low-carb, leave out the potatoes. If you want to spice it up, add some chilli flakes! Serve it with wholesome bread or fritters, suitable for your diet.
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli
- 1 small fennel
- 2 Tbsps. olive oil
- 2 shallots or 1 leek
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes
- 500 ml stock
- 1 handful parsley or coriander leaves
- Lemon juice to serve
Instructions
- Roughly cop the onion/leek and fennel. Chop the fennel fronds and set aside for garnish. Roughly chop the broccoli (including the stem).
- In a large saucepan heat the oil, sautΓ© the onion and fennel for 5-8 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and potatoes, stir for a few seconds, then add the stock.
- Bring the boil and simmer for 10 minutes, then add the broccoli and simmer for another 10 minutes, until the broccoli is cooked through.
- Turn off the heat and add the herbs.
- Using a hand-held blender blitz the soup until you get a smooth, silky texture. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Serve with the chopped fennel fronds and a squeeze of lemon juice (or a drop of apple cider vinegar).
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Soup
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Ingredients: - Other Vegetables - Roots & Bulbs
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Nut Free - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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