Easy cream of broccoli soup
This creamy broccoli soup is as easy to make as it is tasty to eat.
By James Tanner
From Ready Steady Cook
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 500ml/18fl oz chicken or vegetable stock
- 100ml/3½fl oz double cream
Method
Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the broccoli and stir.
Pour in the hot stock and simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer. Allow to cool slightly, then blend until smooth with a hand-blender.
To serve, pour the soup into two soup bowls and drizzle with olive oil.
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