BROCCOLI SOUP

        This one is a keeper! A big hit with my very fussy 2 year old daughter. Love the smoothness and the cheesy taste :)

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups brocolli, cut into small florets
1-2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cube, chicken stock
3/4 cup boiling water
1/4 cup evapourated milk (optional)
1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
2 pods garlic, crushed
2 tbsps cheese, grated ( I used cheddar)
pepper to taste
swirl of cream on top (optional)

PROCESS:

• In a bowl dissolve the chicken stock in 1 cup of boiling water. keep aside.
• Melt butter in a pressure cooker and saute the garlic.

• Add the chopped onions and saute till they become soft.

• Add the brocolli florets and  and stir for about a minute
• Add the pepper powder.
• pour the chicken stock in and add the coriander leaves. close the pressure cooker and cook for about 2 whistles.

• switch off the flame and place the cooker under cool running water. After it has cooled off open and simmer on low.
• Add the cheese. switch off the flame

• cool and then puree it
• serve with your choice of bread

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