Cream of Broccoli Soup

Cream of broccoli soup is a smooth, and creamy soup made from broccoli. It’s a comforting soup and healthy too. Also, there is no need to add any corn starch to get the thick creamy texture.

PREP TIME: 10 MINS

COOK TIME: 20 MINS

Ingredients

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 1  onion chopped

• 3-4 garlic cloves - chopped

• 3 cups of water 

• 1.5 cups milk

• 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour

• 2 tablespoon oil/butter

• salt and pepper as required

• 1 tbsp cumin powder

• chopped coriander

Instructions

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan. Add the onions and garlic and saute till they soften.

• Add water, salt, and pepper. Cover the pan and bring to boil.

• Then add the broccoli and again cover the pan till the florets soften.

• Allow the mixture to cool down and then blend to a smooth paste.

• In another pan heat 1 tbsp oil and add the flour. Stir and saute for 2 minutes on a low flame.

• Add salt and pepper.

• Now add the 1.5 cups of milk in batches of three. Add 1/2 cup and stir to avoid lumps, then repeat the same two more times.

• Add the broccoli paste and some cumin powder.

• Mix well and cook on low flame for another 2-3 minutes.

• Pour soup into individual serving bowls and garnish with chopped coriander.

• Serve cream of broccoli soup hot, plain or with toasted buttered bread.