Ingredients: 2 cups Broccoli – cut into florets,1 Onion – sliced,4 cloves Garlic – finely chopped,1 cup Milk,1/4 cup Badam (Almond),Salt – to taste,1 Whole Black Peppercorns – coarsely pounded,1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Time in minutes: 30 Servings: 4 Course: Appetizer Diet: High Protein Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the Broccoli Almond Soup Recipe, wash the broccoli florets and prepare the rest of the ingredients.Soak almonds in hot water for about 10 minutes. Peel off the skin from the almonds and set aside.Heat oil in a wok over medium heat; add the garlic, onions and saute until the onions have softened. It takes about a minute.Once the onions have softened, add the broccoli florets and saute the broccoli on for a minute. Sprinkle salt, cover the pan and steam cook the broccoli in the pan for about 3 to 4 minutes.Once you notice the broccoli has steamed just enough to take a bite, turn off the heat. Allow the broccoli onion mixture to cool.Once cooled, add the broccoli, soaked almonds and milk into a mixer grinder. Blend to make a smooth puree.Once blended, pour the broccoli almond soup into a saucepan and bring it to a brisk boil and turn off the heat. Do this step only when you are ready to serve the soup. Check the salt and adjust according to taste.Garnish the Broccoli Almond Soup with crushed black pepper and serve hot.Serve the Broccoli Almond Soup Recipe along with Garlic Bread With Herb Butter, Zucchini Salad Recipe With Thai Hot Chili Dressing and a Spaghetti with Pesto & Parmesan Recipe for a delicious weekend dinner.