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Broccoli Soup

Two bowls of creamy broccoli soup garnished with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper.

Nutrient-rich broccoli loves to grow in cooler weather – and makes a wonderful main ingredient for soup!

Recipe:

1. Sauté ½ onion, 2 cloves garlic and 1 head broccoli in olive oil for about 6 minutes.

2. Add chicken stock and simmer until tender.

3. Blend until smooth and thin with water or more stock if necessary. Season with salt and pepper and throw in a bunch of herbs for garnish.

Ingredients

  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 head broccoli, chopped
  • Olive oil
  • Chicken stock
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh herbs (for garnish)
  • Water or additional stock (if needed)

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion, garlic, and broccoli in olive oil over medium heat for about 6 minutes.
  2. Add chicken stock and simmer until the broccoli is tender.
  3. Blend the mixture until smooth, thinning with water or extra stock as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then garnish with a handful of fresh herbs.