Sunday, February 7, 2010

Broccoli & Pine Nut Soup

Broccoli & Pine Nut Soup (8-10 servings)

Ingredients:
2 heads broccoli (washed and cut into pieces)
2 large carrots (washed and sliced)
1 large onion (chopped)
4-6 cloves garlic (crushed)
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup coconut milk (optional)
1/4 cup pine nuts (for serving)
salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:
1. Add olive oil to large pot and set to medium.
2. Add onions and garlic. Stir until translucent.
3. Add stock, broccoli, carrots and spices. Turn heat up to high and allow pot to boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium, add coconut milk and allow to reduce.
5. Once broccoli is soft, turn off heat and allow to cool.
6. Spoon food bits into food processor and pulse until smooth.
7. Mixture to reheat.

Serving:
1. Spoon Broccoli soup into bowl.
2. Sprinkle pine nuts over the top.
3. Serve.

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