Creamy Broccoli Soup

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08:38 AM | 30-11-2018

Prep Time
1 hour

Cook Time
45 minutes

Servings
2-3 persons

B for blissful health…B for broccoli !! Try this broccoli soup & be in bliss.

Easy to do, the cashew lends it a milky flavor. So kids are happy to eat it too! Just do not tell them it's Broccoli.

This is a winter soup, best done when Broccoli is abundantly available.

Ingredients

Broccoli: 1 medium sized (cut into medium florets)
Onion: 1 medium sized
Cashew nuts: 5-6 (Soaked). If in a hurry, you can use powedered dry cashew too.
Coriander leaves : a handful
Rock salt & black pepper: as per taste

Method

Put the broccoli florets in a steamer, steam till soft.
Do not overcook. They should become bright green (and not lose color).
If you do not have steamer, put it in a wok with ½ glass water, and boil. Keep the boiled water aside, use it later to blend.
Chop the onion & dry roast it in a pan on slow flame, cover the pan. Cook till onions are golden brown & soft.
Soak cashew nuts in warm water for around an hour. Soaked nuts make the soup creamier. If you don't have time to soak, simply powder dry cashews and use.
Cool down the steamed broccoli & put it in a blender. Add roasted onions & cashews. Blend the mixture.
Transfer the blended mixture to a pan, add water to get the desired consistency of soup.
Add salt, black pepper & coriander leaves.
Give it a boil only once. Do no over do. Veggies lose their enzymes if cooked for too long.
Your soup is ready to be served.

Eating guide

Food group : Vegetables and nuts
Veggies, are loaded with enzymes and high water content. They aid in digestion and act as daily dose of vitamins and minerals.
Steaming or light cooking the veggies ensure you are able to retain the enzymes and the nourishment - making it easier for the body to complete its nutritional profile intake.
Nuts help us to meet the body’s requirement for bodybuilders and natural fats. They are also a great replacement to dairy!

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Anchal Kapur

02:43 PM | 13-12-2018

Swatantra - I think it's all about minimizing the heat exposure to broccoli because heat destroys enzymes. So if you roast slowly at low flame, it should be fine.

Swatantra

04:26 AM | 01-12-2018

How about if I roast the broccoli, will the nutrient content be same as steaming. Please suggest. Thanks

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