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Easy broccoli soup

This broccoli soup is very easy to make and it's very healthy too. Ideal for weekday lunch and for kids (though if you're making it for young kids don't garnish it with almond!). Serve with crusty bread or toasted ciabatta.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Cuisine: French
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 500 ml vegetable stock
  • 400 g broccoli
  • Salt and pepper
  • To serve optional:
  • Toasted blanched almonds or almond flakes
  • Sour cream Greek yogurt or creamy goat cheese crumbles

Method
 

  1. Cut the florets off and chop the stem into small chunks.
  2. Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the garlic until it softens.
  3. Pour the stock over the garlic and add the broccoli florets & stem bits. Add more stock if it doesn't cover the broccoli completely.
  4. Bring to the boil then lower the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until tender.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat. Season to taste and using a hand-blender whiz until you get a smooth, silky soup.
  6. Serve the soup with yogurt, sour cream or goat cheese and a few almonds.