Creamy Broccoli Soup

These days my grocery shopping is mainly influenced by my little two years old daughter Chutki's diet. I try to introduce as many healthy greens in her diet as possible in this early age. This in turn improves family's eating habits as well. One such veggie which is a nutrition package for kids is "Broccoli".

Broccoli is Easy to cook veggie and hence its a star in infant meal. Since it gets soggy soon, it's hard to use it in Indian cooking. It tastes best when grilled crunchy or baked in a cheesy dish.I must admit, Broccoli tastes really yummy in a soup. 

I was a bit concerned when I cooked this creamy broccoli soup at home for the first time and surprisingly I was pleased that my family liked the soup very much and now it's a proud addition to my favorites list. Make this quick and easy soup anytime  and enjoy it with your family.

Recipe Courtesy : Online recipe with a zing 

This recipe serves 4 people

Ingredients

1. Broccoli florets  : 2 cups.
2. Onion  : 1 cup, cut into small pieces.
3. Garlic : 3-4 large pods, cut into small pieces.
4. Butter : 2-3 Tbsp.
5. Milk : 1 cup.
6. Corn starch : 1 Tbsp, mixed in cold water.
7. Black pepper powder : to taste.
8. Salt : to taste.
9. Italian seasoning : to taste.

Procedure 

• In a pan boil 2 cups of water. Add broccoli florets in water and boil it for 4-5 minutes. Drain the water and reserve it for later use. Keep the drained broccoli florets aside.
• Take another pan and heat the butter. Add chopped onions, garlic and sauté for few minutes until translucent. Add the drained broccoli florets to onions and cook till the broccoli is tender. Let it cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk and keep it aside. 
• Blend broccoli mixture to a smooth paste using the reserved water and keep it again to simmer on medium flame.
• Add the remaining reserved water, milk, corn starch mixed in cold water, salt, pepper powder, Italian seasoning  and let it simmer for couple of minutes.
• Adjust water and seasoning for required consistency and taste.
• Garnish the soup with broccoli florets and serve it immediately. As we add milk in the soup, It's preferred to serve this soup immediately without reheating. Do not store it for later use.