CREAM OF BROCCOLI & ALMOND SOUP

Cream of Broccoli & Almond Soup is a simple vegetarian soup that’s thick, creamy, and made in Instant Pot!

This filling soup makes a healthy hearty meal. Served with Garlic cheese breadsticks.

Ingredients:

· Olive oil - 1 tbsp

· Onion - 1 medium size (chopped)

· Garlic cloves - 3-4 nos.

· Potato - 1 diced

· Water – 2.5 cups

· Salt - 1 tsp

· Broccoli - 250 gm (florets)

· Butter - 1 tbsp

· Refined flour - 1 tbsp

· Milk – 1 cup

· Black pepper powder - 1 tsp

· Almonds – 10-12

Method:

· In a deep pan add oil, onion, garlic, cook till, the onion is translucent.

· Now add the potatoes and water. Let it cook for 5 minutes on medium flame.

· Now add salt and broccoli, give it a stir and add water if required. Close the lid and let it cook for 4-5 minutes.

· Check if the vegetables are cooked, switch off the flame. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes.

· Soak few almonds in hot water for half an hour & peel the skin after sometime

· Now using a mixer jar or blender make puree of the vegetables along with almonds.

· Now in another pan add butter and add refined flour to it. Saute it well on low flame, now slowly add milk, keep stirring continuously ensuring there are no lumps.

· Add the pureed broccoli mixture and mix well, add black pepper powder, salt and cook on medium heat & bring to a simmer.

· Cream of Broccoli & Almond soup is ready to be served, serve hot and garnish with fresh cream.