Broccoli Cream Soup

Broccoli Cream Soup

This simple soup is on the table in less than half an hour. Serve with plenty of buttered toast.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
• 250ml/8¾fl oz chicken or vegetable stock (more if necessary)
• 200g/7oz broccoli florets
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• drizzle cream, to serve

Preparation method

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes.
   
2. Pour the chicken or vegetable stock into the pan and add the broccoli florets.
   
3. Bring to the boil and reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
   
4. Season to taste, then transfer to a liquidizer. Blend until smooth.
   
5. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and drizzle with cream to serve.
   

Broccoli Cream Soup