Low-Calorie Creamy Broccoli Soup

Low-Calorie Creamy Broccoli Soup

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 500 g broccoli, washed and cut into small florets
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 - 3 tbsp ground wholegrain oat flour
• 1 litre low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 pinch salt
• Freshly ground white pepper
• Freshly grated ginger
• Freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
• 3 tbsp crème fraiche
• 20 g flaked almonds

Method

1. Wash and cut the broccoli into small florets, then set aside. 

2. Peel and finely chop the onion.     

3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Then add the onion and broccoli florets and cook 2-3 minutes or until the onions begin to soften.  

4. Sprinkle in the wholegrain oat flour, then pour in the vegetable broth. 

5. Simmer the soup over a moderate heat for about 10 minutes, then stir in the ginger, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.     

6. Purée the soup with a hand blender and warm through.  

7. Add the crème fraiche and divide among 4 bowls.  

8. Optional: garnish the soup with toasted almond flakes and florets of cooked broccoli.