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Broccoli Pistachio Soup

This smooth and creamy broccoli pistachio soup is an easy and delicious way to load up on antioxidants and vitamin C. Great as a quick, warming lunch or as a starter course.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 166 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli 300g / 10.6oz broken into florets, stem chopped
  • ¼ cup pistachios 30g
  • 1.5 cups chicken stock 600ml
  • 3 spring onions or 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove diced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for frying
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Fry the onion/spring onions and chopped garlic in olive oil over a low heat until tender and sweet, but not browned - around 7 minutes. I keep the lid on the pan and stir occasionally.
  2. Steam the broccoli (5 minutes).
  3. Boil water and make the chicken stock with a good quality stock cube. Put the pistachios inside so they can soften.
  4. Blend all ingredients until smooth in a high speed blender.
  5. Season to taste with salt (if needed) and pepper.

Notes

  • Net carbs: 7.2g per serving. Makes 3 generous bowls as a main course.
  • The recipe serves 6 as an appetizer.
  • Option to serve with a swirl of creme fraiche or extra virgin olive oil, a broccoli floret which you have set aside after steaming and pistachios.
  • Option to serve with a swirl of creme fraiche or extra virgin olive oil, a broccoli floret which you have set aside after steaming and pistachios.
  • If you do not have a steamer, boil a pot with 1-2 cm of water. Add the broccoli. This way, the majority of the broccoli will be steamed once the lid is on.
  • If you do not have a steamer, boil a pot with 1-2 cm of water. Add the broccoli. This way, the majority of the broccoli will be steamed once the lid is on.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 333g Calories 166kcal (8%) Total Carbohydrates 11g Protein 9.4g (19%) Fat 10.6g (16%) Saturated Fat 2.9g (15%) Fiber 4.4g (18%) Sugar 3.1g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 166

% Daily Value*

Serving 333g
Calories 166kcal 8%
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 9.4g 19%
Fat 10.6g 16%
Saturated Fat 2.9g 15%
Fiber 4.4g 18%
Sugar 3.1g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.