Creamy Broccoli Soup

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A tasty, creamy and healthy soup with flavour of nutmeg and fresh pepper…

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Broccoli, separated into florets

1 small Potato, chopped finely  

2 tbsp butter   

1 tsp olive oil   

1 onion, chopped         

2-3 garlic, chopped

1 ½ tbsp refined flour (maida)

2 ½ cups vegetable stock

1 cup milk       

Salt & pepper to taste

A pinch nutmeg powder (jaiphal)

1 tbsp Fresh cream      

Method:

• Add oil + butter in a thick bottomed pan on medium heat. 
• Add the onions, garlic and saute on a medium flame for a minute. 
• Add refined flour and saute for a minute. 
• Add broccoli and potato and cook for around two to three minutes. 
• Now add half cup of stock and cook on a medium flame till the vegetables are cooked. 
• Remove and keep aside to cool. Blend in a mixer to a smooth puree. 
• Mix it with the remaining stock and milk in a pan; bring to a boil while stirring continuously. 
• Now add nutmeg, salt and pepper powder. 
• Add fresh cream, simmer for 2 min and serve hot garnished with blanched broccoli florets and croutons.

Sending to HITS–Diabetic Friendly and HITS page as Broccoli is a one of the very nutritious food that is healthy for diabetics.