Creamy broccoli soup
This low cost creamy broccoli soup is rich, indulgent and full of flavour, tastes incredible, so easy to make, on the table in 35 minutes, great for lunch or dinner the whole family will enjoy!
Serves: 6
Time to make: 35 mins
Hands-on time: 15 mins
Total cost: $7.14 / $1.19 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- cooking oil spray
- 1 leek, white part only, sliced
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 400g broccoli, cut in florets
- 1 cup light coconut cream
- 2 ¼ cups liquid gluten-free vegetable stock
- 2 cups water
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- plain soy yoghurt, to serve (optional)
Instructions
1 Place a heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat. Spray with oil. Fry leek, spring onion and ginger for 2 minutes, or until soft. Add broccoli and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 Add coconut cream, stock and water. Simmer for 15 minutes until broccoli is tender.
3 Cool slightly. Season with pepper and purée in a blender. Return soup to saucepan. Gently reheat. Pour into individual bowls. Serve with soy yoghurt (if using).
Allergy-friendly dinner party for six
Whether gluten-free, vegetarian, lactose intolerant or just plain picky, any one of these simple recipes will accommodate dietary requirements – while pleasing everyone’s taste buds at the same time!
Entreé: Creamy broccoli soup
Main (Option 1): Salt and pepper chicken
Main (Option 2): Gluten-free vege pie
Side: Bacon, beetroot and lentil salad
Dessert: Sorbet sandwich
Nutrition Info (per serve)
Kilojoules 290kJ
Calories 69cal
Protein 4g
Total fat 4g
–Saturated fat 3g
Carbohydrates 5g
–Sugars 3g
Dietary fibre 4g
Sodium 220mg
Calcium 50mg
Iron 1mg
Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.
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