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Creamy Broccoli Soup
Recipe
If you are looking for the best way to introduce broccoli to your diet, this Creamy Broccoli Soup recipe is what you need!
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Ingredients
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3 cups cold water750 miligrams
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1 head broccoli
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1 handful spinach
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1 spring onion(s)
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1 sprig leaves basil
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3 cloves garlic
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8 tablespoons creamlight thickened (can be substituted with vegan coconut cream)
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0.5 cup milkcan be substituted with vegan coconut milk
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1 ounce butter25 grams
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 tablespoons flour
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to taste salt
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to taste pepper
About the Recipe
Creamy Broccoli Soup
Now that most of the big holidays are behind, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about health. And when it gets below zero degrees, your body needs a special energy boost, that’s for sure. But no worries. This energy boost is easy to find in hot meals such as this Creamy Broccoli Soup. Soups are always perfect for both staying on a diet and catching up with health.
This Soup Has Fiber
The fiber content in broccoli reduces cholesterol like C-R-A-Z-Y! By the way, if you are looking for the best way to introduce broccoli to your diet, this Creamy Broccoli Soup recipe will be perfect.
Beauty in Simplicity
Last but not least, don’t underestimate the power of presentation, even when you just cook for yourself. If you think a special presentation takes too much time, check out how I did mine and make your soup look awesome in no time, too! 😉
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Steps
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1
Done
10 min
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Prepare ingredientsPlace casserole with cold water into the stove on medium heat. Bring it to boil. Chop broccoli, spring onions, garlic and basil leaves. |
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2
Done
5 min
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Cook broccoliIn a sauce pan melt half of butter. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once it is hot, add finely chopped broccoli with garlic. Sauté till tender. |
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3
Done
20 min
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Cook soupTransfer broccoli, spinach and green onions in a casserole with water. Cover the casserole. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the broccoli is cooked nice and soft. |
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4
Done
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In the meantime, melt one tablespoon of butter in another pan. Add flour. Fry for a few seconds. Add milk and cream. Stir nicely and add to broccoli soup. Boil for a few minutes. |
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5
Done
3 min
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Finish soupGrind broccoli mixture to the smooth texture in a blender. Add salt and black pepper to taste. |
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6
Done
1 min
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Serve & DecoratePour soup into soup bowls and decorate with extra spoon of cream. You can drop cream onto the soup in a circle and make nice hearts using a toothpick. This is a small trick that can make your soup look extra nice and more fun to eat. |
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7
Done
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ServeYour Creamy Broccoli Soup is ready. Enjoy! |
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