Broccoli Soup

By now you would be having an idea that I love soups..! So here's another one full of iron..! A very comforting soup for upcoming winters. Though I personally love them at any time of the year!

The luscious green colour is so inviting and believe me this recipe is so simple that you have to try it!
Good for people of all ages and with all kinds of eating habits!
Healthy, Low Fat, Low Calorie, Oil Free, Fat Free, etc.!

Serves 4. Preparation Time: 5 mins. Cooking Time: 8 mins.

Ingredients

1 medium sized broccoli
3-4 garlic cloves, (Optional)
3 to 4 cups water ( as per required consistency)
Salt & Pepper as per taste

For Garnish

Grated Cheddar Cheese
Olive Oil or Butter (Optional)

Method:

1. Thoroughly wash the broccoli before chopping. Now proceed to cutting them into florets. You may wash them again to be doubly sure of any dirt or bugs. Peel the garlic cloves.

2. In a deep vessel/pot get the 3 cups water to a rolling boil whilst add some salt.

3. Once the bubbles are visible, drop in our washed broccoli florets. Top it with the peeled garlic and some more salt. Cover and let it cook for 4 to 4½ mins until tender. Check with a knife if required.
 This will ensure a bright & deep green colour to our soup.

4. Now strain them and leave aside our broccoli stock. In a blender add the lovely green broccoli florets, garlic cloves and water (enough to fill ¾ of the jar). Blend it into a smooth velvety purée.
If consistency is too thick you may add the broccoli stock accordingly.

5. Check for salt and season with pepper. Transfer to serving bowls!
The easy broccoli soup is ready!! Serve hot garnished with grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil!

Notes & Tips:

1. Jains can skip the garlic and proceed. The soup cannot get more simpler!

2. If you have some fresh goats cheese at hand, chop them into pieces or slice them and use for garnish.

3. You may entirely skip the olive oil and butter, it tastes absolutely delicious even then. The key is the water we boil it in i.e. our broccoli stock.

PS: I did not have my camera handy then, but the next time I make it, I'll take some and update here!