Recipes

ANNABEL'S BROCCOLI SOUP

Posted On: 2016-09-13 16:47:15

INGREDIENTS:

1 large head broccoli (about 500g)

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

4 cups chicken or vegetable stock

50g parmesan, finely grated

2 Tablespoons cream or sour cream

1 Tablespoon chopped parsley leaves

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

4 teaspoons lemon-infused extra virgin olive oil (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Cut broccoli head into small florets, then peel & coarsely chop the stalk.

Heat oil in a heavy-based pot.

Add broccoli & garlic.

Cook over low heat until broccoli starts to turn bright green (5-6 minutes).

Add stock to pot & simmer over medium heat until broccoli is just tender (5-8 minutes).

Puree or blend with a hand wand mixer until smooth then return to pot.

Stir in parmesan, cream or sour cream and parsley & season to taste.

Bring to just below a simmer.

Ladle into warmed bowls & drizzle with a little lemon oil before serving, if using.

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