Broccoli Soup

I just love this easy broccoli soup recipe, broccoli cooks together with onions, celery, garlic and fresh herbs and is puréed into a delicious creamy soup. Try this healthy broccoli soup for lunch or as a snack.

Ingredients

1 cup is 2.36 dl

• 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil.

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1/2 a leek, chopped

• 1 stalk celery, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley

• 8 cups chopped broccoli (stems and florets)

• 2 cups water

• 4 cups vegetable stock/broth (2 stock cubes dissolved in hot water works well)

• Extra Fresh herbs and spices of your choice (optional)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium heat until the butter melts. Add onion, leek and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and thyme (or parsley); cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds.

Stir in broccoli. Add water and broth; bring to a lively simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook until very tender, about 8 minutes.

Puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with fresh herbs Enjoy!