Broccoli is a good source of fibre and protein, and contains iron, potassium, calcium, selenium and magnesium as well as the vitamins A, C, E, K and a good array of B vitamins including folic acid.

Broccoli Almond Soup

Nutritional powerhouse full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants

Ingredients

Broccoli cut into florets – 2 cups
Onion sliced – 1
Garlic finely chopped – 4 cloves
Coconut milk or Almond milk – 1 cup
Raw almonds- 1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Black Peppercorns crushed – 1 tsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 1 tsp

Instructions

Wash the broccoli florets and prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Soak almonds in hot water for about 10 minutes. Peel off the skin from the almonds and set aside.
Heat oil in a wok over medium heat, add the garlic, onions and saute until the onions have softened. It takes about a minute.
Once the onions have softened, add the broccoli florets and saute the broccoli on for a minute.
Sprinkle salt, cover the pan and steam cook the broccoli in the pan for about 3 to 4 minutes.
Once you notice the broccoli has steamed just enough to take a bite, turn off the heat. Allow the broccoli onion mixture to cool.
Once cooled, add the broccoli, soaked almonds and milk into a mixer grinder. Blend to make a smooth puree.
Once blended, pour the broccoli almond soup into a saucepan and bring it to a brisk boil and turn off the heat.
Check the salt and adjust according to taste.
Garnish the Broccoli Almond Soup with crushed black pepper and serve hot.

Serves: 3