Broccoli Almond Soup

Name: Broccoli Almond Soup
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head broccoli; 1 onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 11-12 almonds; 3 tablespoons cilantro with stems; Coconut milk or regular milk as needed (optional); 1-2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder; Salt to taste

Sudha Agrawal @SudhaAgrawal_123

Mumbai

Broccoli Almond Soup is a healthy recipe packed with the nutrition of both broccoli and almonds. This soup is rich in protein and nutrients. It's especially enjoyable to drink during the winter. The soup is silky, creamy, and delicious. It's easy to make, and you can prepare it anytime to warm up during the colder months.

Sudha Agrawal @SudhaAgrawal_123

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Ingredients

3 servings

1 headbroccoli
1onion
4 clovesgarlic
1/2 teaspoonginger
11-12almonds
3 tablespoonscilantro with stems
Coconut milk or regular milk as needed (optional)
1-2 teaspoonsolive oil
1 tablespoonbutter
1/2 teaspoonblack pepper powder
Salt to taste

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Steps

1

Wash the broccoli thoroughly and cut it into pieces.
2

Prepare the remaining ingredients as shown. Soak the almonds in hot water, then peel and chop them once they soften.
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Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté the chopped garlic and ginger.
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Add the onion and cook until it softens.
5

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the broccoli.
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Add the cilantro and its stems to the pot and cook. At this point, add the cooked onion, garlic, and ginger. After 3 to 4 minutes, turn off the heat.
7

Strain and reserve the cooking water. Let the mixture cool, then blend it with the almonds in a blender or food processor.
8

Heat a pan and melt the butter. Add the purée to the pan and bring it to a boil. Add coconut milk or regular milk as needed (optional). You can also use the reserved broccoli blanching water instead of milk.
9

Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in finely chopped cilantro.
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Serve the hot broccoli almond soup and enjoy it during the winter.