Creamy Broccoli Soup with garlic bread grilled cheese
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Creamy Broccoli Soup with garlic bread grilled cheese
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Creamy broccoli soup served with garlic bread grilled cheese is simple but utterly delicious and a meal the whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter/olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 kg (2lb) broccoli
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and chopped
- 6 cups vegetable stock/vegetable broth
- 2 cups baby spinach washed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and black pepper to taste
To serve
- Garlic bread grilled cheese
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Instructions
- Start by trimming the stems of the broccoli and chopping finely along with the onion and garlic.
- Sauté the broccoli stems, onion and garlic in a large pot or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat in a knob of butter or a few tablespoons of oil until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the oregano, potatoes and broccoli florets and cook for another 5 minutes then pour in the stock/broth.
- Season with salt and pepper then bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer with the lid ajar for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend with the spinach until smooth.
- Blend in batches if you are cooking a big pot of soup.
- Pour the soup back into the pot and add the cream.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary then simmer for 5 minutes then serve with garlic bread grilled cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
104mg
(4%)
Potassium
636mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2687IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
152mg
(169%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 636mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2687IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 152mg | 169% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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