Broccoli Apple Soup

Broccoli Apple Soup

From   Mummy Ka Magic

Prep: 25 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Soup

Type: Fusion

Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind

Ingredients

  • Broccoli, separaed into small florets and blanched 1 cup
  • Medium apple, finely chopped 1
  • Butter 2 tbsps
  • Medium onion, sliced 1
  • Fresh thyme 2 to 3 sprigs
  • Chives, chopped ½ tbsp
  • Lemon rind, grated ½ tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper powder to taste
  • Vegetable stock 2½ cups
  • Fresh cream 2 tbsps + to garnish
  • Croutons to serve

Methods

  • Melt butter in a deep non-stick pan, add onion and apple and mix. Reduce heat and saute till onion is translucent and apple is softened.
  • Add broccoli florets and mix. Add thyme sprigs, chives, lemon rind, salt and pepper powder and mix well.
  • Add vegetable stock, mix and let the mixture simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from heat and let it cool. Transfer into a blender jar and blend.
  • Strain into another non-stick pan. Add cream, mix and bring the soup to a boil.
  • Pour into serving soup bowls, top with croutons, garnish with a swirl of fresh cream and serve hot.