Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Onion , 1 cup minced
  • 3 Celery Stalks , 2 cups diced
  • 1 Large Head Broccoli (1 pound/450 grams), see note 1
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth , see note 2
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • A Pinch of Black Pepper , generous
  • Croutons , optional

Ready In 30 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • In a large pot, heat the oil.
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Step 2

  • Add roughly chopped onion and saute for 3-4 minutes.Meanwhile wash and roughly cut broccoli and celery. Use all parts of broccoli including the stems. Throw the broccoli stems and celery in the pot.
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  • Length: 4 minutes

Step 3

  • Pour in vegetable broth. Season with salt.Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to low-medium, cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes.Now add the broccoli florets to the pot and simmer for a further 10 minutes or until the broccoli has softened.Turn off the heat and puree it until smooth using a hand blender.Taste and season with black pepper and some more salt if required.
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  • Length: 20 minutes

Step 4

  • Serve in a bowl garnished with a handful of croutons (optional).
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