Broccoli and green peas soup

January 16, 2019

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Ingredients
Method
Nutritional Information

Winters arrive, and fresh green pea pods enter the markets. The sweetness of the peas and the brassic boldness of the broccoli hold each other in check, and the yield is a lovely green soup that gives us the necessary warmth in winters. You can use frozen peas for the rest of the year and let this delicious soup satisfy your taste buds.

Serves	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
4 People	15 Minutes	5 Minutes

Ingredients

6 onion springs, chopped
1 tsp (teaspoon) olive oil
2 cups broccoli
1 potato, boiled and mashed
2 cups vegetable broth
250 grams fresh or frozen peas
½ cup basil
4 Garlic cloves
4 cups water

Method

Step 1

Sauté chopped spring onions in olive oil

Step 2

Chop broccoli and reserve some tops for garnishing.

Step 3

Add potato, broth and 4 cups water cook until potatoes are almost soft.

Step 4

Add broccoli, cook until tender.

Step 5

Add peas and basil and continue cooking until peas become soft.

Step 6

Turn off the flame. Allow to cool.

Step 7

Puree in a blender until smooth.

Step 8

Add salt and pepper and broccoli tops– quickly cook until tops are tender.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 570.6g

Calories	201	Calories from Fat	57
Total Fat	6.3g 10%	Saturated Fat	3.3g 17%
Trans Fat	0.0g	Cholesterol	18mg 6%
Sodium	574mg 24%	Potassium	644mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates	24.9g 8%	Dietary Fiber	7.1g 28%
Sugars	5.4g	Protein	12.4g
Vitamin A	49%	Vitamin C	105%
Calcium	16%	Iron	14%