Easy Express Broccoli Soup

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 2

Easy Express Broccoli Soup that's perfect for chilly evenings

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

120

Sugar

Fat

Easy Express Broccoli Soup is the perfect comfort food for those chilly winter nights. It is not only delicious but is also packed with nutrition that will nourish your body. This soup is creamy and flavourful, and the added parmesan cheese and pesto make it even more delicious. The best part is that this soup is super easy to make, and you can have a warm bowl of soup on your table in under 30 minutes.

Instructions

1.	Chop the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets.
2.	In a large saucepan, add the chicken stock and bring to a boil over high heat.
3.	Add the broccoli, cauliflower, salt and black pepper, and let it simmer until the vegetables are tender. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
4.	Remove the saucepan from heat, and using an immersion blender, puree the broccoli and cauliflower mixture until smooth.
5.	Add the natural yoghurt, basil pesto, and parmesan cheese, and stir well.
6.	Adjust the salt and pepper according to your taste.
7.	Serve piping hot with some crusty bread or garlic croutons on top.

PROS

This soup is quick and easy to make, and is perfect for those cold winter nights.

It is packed with nutrients such as vitamins C and K, fibre, and antioxidants.

The added yoghurt makes the soup creamy while the pesto and parmesan cheese add a burst of flavour.

CONS

This soup doesn’t have any cons as it is packed with nutrition and is perfect for a chilly evening as it will warm your body and soul.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Broccoli and cauliflower have numerous health benefits.
They are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, K, folate, and fibre.
The nutrients present in these vegetables can improve digestion, boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, and protect against chronic diseases such as cancer and heart diseases.

	1 head cauliflower
	2 heads broccoli
	1 1/2 cups chicken stock ( store bought & cubes are ok )
	1/3 cup natural yoghurt
	1/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated
	1 teaspoon basil pesto
	salt and black pepper