July 21, 2016

Soup is so satisfying and an easy way to increase your intake of vegies. This creamy soup is quite filling, so add some cooked chicken or fish to it for a main meal, or just have a small serve as an entree.

Suits ICT Reset 1-4
Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 5 cups stock
  • 1 kg broccoli
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup cream
  • ¾ cup Greek yoghurt

 

Method

  1. Heat a large saucepan on medium heat and add olive oil and onion and stir until soft.
  2. Gradually add the stock, broccoli, tomato, thyme, rosemary, nutmeg and lemon juice. Bring to a boil while stirring, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
  3. Blend soup with a stick mixer.
  4. Add the cream and yoghurt and reheat without boiling.
 
Serve as an entrée or for a main meal, add cooked fish or chicken.