Recipe- Mom’s Broccoli Almond Soup

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• Olive oil: 2 Tbsp

• Bay leaf: 1

• Onion: 1 (roughly chopped)

• Garlic: 5-6 cloves (sliced)

• Hot water: 1/2 liter

• Salt: to taste

• Almonds: 18-20

• Broccoli and stem: 250 grams (roughly chopped)

• Black pepper powder: to taste

  optional

• Milk: as needed for consistency and creaminess

Instructions:

1. Sauté the Aromatics

   • Heat a deep pan over high heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat up.

   • Add the bay leaf, chopped onion, and garlic. Sauté on high flame for 2 minutes until fragrant.

2. Cook the Base

   • Add the hot water, a pinch of salt, and the almonds. Stir well and bring to a boil.

   • Add the chopped broccoli and stem, cover, and cook on high flame until the broccoli and stem becomes soft and tender (about 5-7 minutes).

   • Remove from heat, then strain the mixture using a sieve, reserving the stock. Let both the mixture and stock cool to room temperature.

3. Blend the Soup

   • Once cooled, transfer the broccoli mixture to a blender along with the reserved stock. Blend into a smooth, semi-thick puree.

4. Simmer, Adjust Consistency, and Season

   • Pour the puree back into the pan, adding additional stock if needed to reach your desired consistency.

   • Gradually stir in the milk to enhance creaminess and adjust to your preferred thickness.

   • Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, then add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well.

5. Serve

   • Ladle the warm soup into bowls, garnish with extra almonds or a sprinkle of pepper, and enjoy your creamy, healthy almond broccoli soup

Notes: Add milk to adjust consistency and add creaminess. Vary the amount of milk and stock to adjust the thickness as you like.

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