Before I could start enjoying the onset of spring,temperature dropped again...and yes it rained too!!!So it gave me a reason to try out this Broccoli soup which was the best version of broccoli I had so far.Wow..finally I can enjoy broccoli without forcing it on !!!
Broccoli is called the miracle food coz of its innumerable health benefits and nutrition properties... So try this wonderful soup and say YES to broccoli !!
Ingredients
1 small Onion
1 small potato
1 Broccoli(225gms)
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups Water
Method
Chop the potato and onion and fry gently in the oil.Add garlic powder.Trim the broccoli and cut the stems into 1/2 inch slices. Add the stems to the onion and potato mixture. Fry for 5 minutes and season.
Reserve half the broccoli florets and add the remainder into the potato mixture, adding the water. Simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are soft.Add the remaining broccoli florets and the sugar, cook for one minute.Let it cool down and blend.Add water if needed to reach the desired consistency.Now pour the soup into a pan.Sprinkle on the grated cheddar, stirring and turning with a ladle until the cheese is melted .
Go ahead and cook up this deliciously healthy soup perfect for lunch or evenings !!!