Hey everyone, I hope you are having an incredible day today. Today, I will show you a way to make a special dish, broccoli & asparagus soup. It is one of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I’m gonna make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.
Broccoli is a green vegetable that vaguely resembles a miniature tree. It belongs to the plant species known as Brassica oleracea. It's closely related to cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale and cauliflower.
Broccoli & Asparagus Soup is one of the most favored of recent trending meals in the world. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It is easy, it is quick, it tastes delicious. They are nice and they look fantastic. Broccoli & Asparagus Soup is something that I have loved my entire life.
To get started with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook broccoli & asparagus soup using 17 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Composition for Broccoli & Asparagus Soup:
- Take 1/3 rd a head of broccoli florets,
- Make ready The large stalk from a head of broccoli,
- Take 230 ml boiled water (filtered if possible),
- Prepare 10 spears of asparagus, very ends trimmed off,
- Make ready 200 ml milk or dairy free alternative, (I used almond milk),
- Prepare 1/2 Vegetable stock cube,
- Get 1 tbsp olive oil,
- Get 1/2 an onion chopped finely,
- Take Salt and white pepper to season
- Get To serve:
- Take 2 rashers crispy fried bacon (optional)
- Make ready 2 tbsp crème fraiche or fat free quark,
- Get 1 drizzle of extra virgin olive oil,
- Take Fresh parsley leaves,
- Take Salt and ground black pepper to season
- Get Equipment Needed:
- Get 1 hand blender / blender
Broccoli, form of cabbage, of the mustard family, grown for its edible flower buds and stalk. Native to the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor, broccoli was cultivated in ancient Rome. Broccoli is a bonafide dinnertime hero. This is not your average side dish recipe: The broccoli is slathered in a spiced yogurt sauce, then grilled for even more flavor.
Broccoli & Asparagus Soup steps:
- Add the vegetable stock to the boiling water and stir through to dissolve. Add to a saucepan over a high heat and then place in all of the broccoli stalks. Bring to a boil and cook for around 7 minutes. Next add in the florets and continue to boil.
- In a frying pan, add in the olive oil and once hot sear the asparagus and the chopped onion until it gets a bit of colour and the asparagus is slightly charred. Remove from the heat. Remove the asparagus, chop it up into smaller pieces and add it in with the broccoli. Set aside the onions for the time being.
- Boil the broccoli until the stalks are nice and soft and the water has reduced down by about half. Season well with salt and a pinch of white pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked onions in with the broccoli and asparagus. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Using a hand blender or regular blender, blend until nice and smooth and no large lumps remain. Add in half the milk and blend again until a smoother texture is achieved. Add the remaining milk, blend one final time until velvety smooth.
- For the garnish I like to fry up some bacon until crispy, then sprinkle on top with some crème fraiche or fat free quark, and a little drizzle of extra virgin olive oil then a few sprigs of fresh parsley leaves. Then a final grind of black pepper and salt to taste. Enjoy!
Preparation methods affect bioavailability of active chemical compounds and relevant endogenous enzymes. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable rich in nutrients. Possible health benefits include lowering cancer risk and boosting the immune system. Learn more about the health benefits of broccoli here. Broccoli is considered to be one of the most nutritious vegetables and, when cooked properly, it can really be a delicious addition to any meal plan.
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