Grab yourself some fresh broccoli and you’ll be well on your way to enjoying the most delicious and healthy broccoli soup you’ll ever taste!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, 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

Method

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