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Creamy broccoli soup
This creamy broccoli soup is rich, indulgent and full of flavour. It's so low cost and easy to make, you can have it on the table in 35 minutes - great for lunch or a light dinner or starter.
Serves: 6
Time to make: 35 mins
Hands-on time: 15 mins
Ingredients
- cooking spray oil
- 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)
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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).
Variations
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
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Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 69cal
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Kilojoules 290kJ
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Protein 4g
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Total fat 4g
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–Saturated fat 3g
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Carbohydrates 5g
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–Sugars 3g
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Dietary fibre 4g
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Sodium 220mg
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Calcium 50mg
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Iron 1mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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Loved this super creamy soup.