Broccoli soup is one of the favorites of weight watchers, as it is a low calorie soup, despite the rich variety of vitamins and minerals it contains.
This recipe will make the dieticians even more happy as it does not contain cheese, milk or cream. I do not like to add these into soups as my daughter does not like soup and if the soup contains these she just skips the soup altogether.
You can play around the recipe by adding carrots and potatoes if you like.
To make the color of the soup more green, cook the broccoli less.
Hope you will try and enjoy. Looking forward to read your comments.
Broccoli Soup
No milk, no cream, a light soup to enjoy
Servings 6 servings
Calories 60kcal
Ingredients
- 300 grams broccoli florets
- 1 red onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vegetable seasoning mix optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch cumin
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse and clean the broccoli florets, discard any leaves.
- Chop the onions and the garlic
- Add the olive oil into a slightly heated pot.
- Toss in the onions and sauté until translucent.
- Then add the garlic and saute for 1-2 more minutes.
- When all combined add the broccoli and the spices. Saute until the broccoli slightly changes color.
- Pour in about a litre of water, also add the vegetable mix if using. Mix to blend.
- Cook over high heat first, once the water comes to boil, lower heat and let simmer.
- Cook until broccoli is done. Remove from heat and use a food processor to make smooth.
- If the texture is too thick, add some warm water, bring to boil again and remove from heat.
- Serve with lemon wedges. Garnish with chopped parsley or celery leaves.