Broccoli Soup

Nutrition analysis / Serving:
Energy: 75Kcals, Carbohydrate: 10gms & Fat: 2gms

Ingredients:

250gms Broccoli

1 medium sized onion

4 cloves garlic

½ celery stalk

4 cups stock or water

1 cup low fat milk

Salt to taste

White pepper powder to taste

Broccoli is beneficial for weight loss as it contain a lot of fiber and is also rich in Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Phosphorous, Potassium, Calcium and Antioxidants all of which aid in weight loss.

Method:

• Cut broccoli into small florets and wash well. Soak the florets in salted water for 10 to 15 minutes and drain.
• Peel and roughly chop onion and garlic. Wash and celery stalk.
• Heat vegetable stock or water. Add chopped onions, garlic and celery and bring to boil.
• Add broccoli florets and continue to cook without covering the pan cook for 5-7 minute or till broccoli is tender.
• Remove from fire. Cool and pure in a blender.
• Add milk to pureed broccoli. Mix well and boil mixture again.
• Add salt and white pepper to taste.

Serve hot.