Broccoli and Almond Soup, mildly flavoured with garlic, is a comfort soup that is simple to make and yet healthy too.
I keep buying the broccoli and forgetting about it. Therefore, this time also when I was looking at the slightly yellow head of broccoli I knew it had to be disguised.
Broccoli and Almond Soup
I just made the soup and went on adding ingredients as I could find. Boy ! was I amazed at the flavours in the soup. Moreover, the best part was the yellow colour that I was dreading had vanished.
Broccoli is a relatively new entrant to my kitchen and I am yet to discover how to use this broccoli. Broccoli is rich in Vit. C, Vit. A and calcium to name a few nutrients. Almonds are rich in protein, calcium, iron and magnesium besides being brain friendly.
Therefore, this soup not only is a comfort food it is also nourishing.
The main ingredients of the Broccoli and Almond Soup are broccoli, almonds, onions and garlic.
The other soups that I have tried are
- Fresh Green Pea Soup
- Simple Pumpkin Soup
- Bottle Gourd and Ridge Gourd Soup |Lauki aur Turai Ka Soup
- Beat the Heat with Chilled Cucumber Mint Soup
- Beet Broschet a Tart Soup from Ukraine
- Vegetarian Wonton Soup
- Vegetable Thupka ~ A Delicious Vegetarian Noodle Soup
- Sweet Corn Soup
- Soup with Varya Che Tandul or Samo rice
- Celebrating with French Onion Soup
- Soothing Dalia Soup
- Tomato Soup
Protein-Rich Broccoli and Almond Soup
Protein-Rich Broccoli and Almond Soup Recipe
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 broccoli head
- 2 onions, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, diced
- 16 almonds
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 cup milk
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Method:
- Chop the broccoli into fine pieces.
- In a deep pan, heat the oil and butter.
- Add the garlic and stir-fry until the raw smell goes away.
- Add the onions and stir-fry until the onions are translucent.
- Add the almonds and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and stir-fry until colour changes.
- Remove from the flame; allow it to cool a little.
- Transfer to a mixer jar or blend to a smooth paste.
- Transfer the mixture to the pan adjust the thickness and bring to boil.
- Add milk and cook for 2 minutes or till the mixture comes to boil.
- Serve immediately garnished with pepper powder as needed.
- Serve hot.
Protein-Rich Broccoli and Almond Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli head
- 2 Onions diced
- 6 Garlic cloves diced
- 16 almonds
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Butter
- 1 cup Milk
- Salt to Taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli into fine pieces.
- In a deep pan, heat the oil and butter.
- Add the garlic and stir-fry until the raw smell goes away.
- Add the onions and stir-fry until the onions are translucent.
- Add the almonds and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and stir-fry until colour changes.
- Remove from the flame; allow it to cool a little.
- Transfer to a mixer jar or blend to a smooth paste.
- Transfer the mixture in the pan adjust the thickness and bring to boil.
- Add milk and cook for 2 minutes or till the mixture comes to boil.
- Serve immediately garnished with pepper powder as needed.
- Serve hot.
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Srivalli Jetti says
Very healthy soup Archana. With all the things you have listed, I feel I can make it right away to enjoy!
Vaishali says
One of the most delicious soups , and I love all the ingredients going in to make this gourmet soup .
Priya Suresh says
Give me that bowl, anything with broccoli is my favourite. Such a hearty and super nutty soup.
Sandhiya says
I love broccoli in any form. This soup sounds so healthy and delicious.Bookmarked to try
Harini Rupanagudi says
Very interesting addition of almonds in this soup.
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
The addition of almonds into that broccoli soup is indeed superb! I love soups with brocoli, they are always good to have...
Priya says
I am sure about its taste. Just now back after having dinner. Husband ordered brocoli soup first time for me. I enjoyed every sip of it. Really one of my love is now this soup.
Nisha Ramesh says
Thats one hearty filling Archana. I love broccoli soup.
Chef Mireille says
wow - almond used in soup - would never thought of it but must have tasted delicious
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks Mir