Broccoli & Walnut Soup

Broccoli is widely regarded as one of the healthiest vegetable. Broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse, loaded with iron, fiber, zinc, phosphorous and Vitamins A, B, C and K. Apart from preventing diabetes, heart disease and cancer, it detoxifies your body and prevents osteoporosis. Furthermore, walnuts are a good source of omega-3 fatty acid that not only protect your heart but also gives you a wonderful skin. This fiber rich soup also helps in weight loss. Try making this simple broccoli soup with the goodness of walnuts that is as delicious as it is healthy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• Chopped broccoli- 2 cups
• Chopped onions- ¼ cup
• Roughly chopped boiled potatoes- ¼ cup
• Corn flour- 2 tsp
• Milk- 1 cup
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

To garnish:

• Chopped Walnuts- ¼ cup

Method

• Mix 2 tsp of corn flour in milk and keep aside.

• Heat the oil in a non-stick pan; add the chopped onions and sauté on medium flame for a minute.

• Add the broccoli and sauté on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes.

• Add 2 ½ cups of water to it and cook until the broccolis are done, while stirring occasionally.

• Once done, cool the mixture and blend it in a mixer along with potatoes to make a smooth puree.

• Transfer the puree into a deep pan, add milk and bring it to a boil and season it with salt and pepper.

• Garnish with chopped walnuts and serve hot.