Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Broccoli soup
Ingredients ----------------knob of unsalted butter ½ onion, peeled and diced ½ broccoli, cut into florets ½ pint vegetable stock 1-2 tbsp rice splash of double cream salt and freshly ground black pepper few fresh herbs, chopped Method 1. Gently melt the butter in a large non-stick saucepan and sauté the onion and broccoli for 3-4 minutes. 2. Pour in the stock and then add the rice and bring to the boil. 3. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. 4. Add a splash of cream and season to taste. Transfer the soup to a liquidiser and blend until smooth. 5. Return soup to the pan to warm through and then pour into a serving dish. Sprinkle with the fresh herbs and serve. |
