Curried Broccoli Stem Soup
Curried broccoli stem soup is a clever way to use up those perplexing broccoli stems, minimizing waste and saving you money! Warm curry spice add a flavorful kick to the soup, making it both tasty and satisfying. It's packed with vitamins and nutrients, making it a healthy choice for any meal!
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 6 large broccoli stems
- 2 small onions, peeled
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp red curry paste (optional but highly recommended)
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth can use vegetable broth to make it vegan
- 2 tbsp sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Start by peeling the broccoli stalks until you reach the meaty interior. You want to make sure you do a good job of this because if you don't, your soup will have little fibers in it that aren't very appetizing.
- Once peeled, chop them into 1/2-inch medallions. Rough chop the onions as well.
- Heat a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Pour in the olive oil and then add the broccoli medallions and chopped onions. Cover and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- At the 6-minute mark, toss in the two peeled garlic cloves and add a tbsp of water to the pot. Place the lid on again and continue to cook, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, for 6 more minutes.
- Add the curry powder, coriander, black pepper, salt, and curry paste, and stir well to incorporate. Allow to cook for 60 seconds before pouring in 3 cups of broth.
- Bring the soup to a boil and continue to simmer for 5 minutes until the broccoli is fork-tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool for 15 minutes before carefully pouring it into a blender.
- Blend on high for 60 seconds. Test the temperature - if it needs to be hotter to serve, pour the soup back into the soup pot and heat on the stove until the desired temperature is achieved. If the temperature is okay, you can pour it directly into soup bowls. Garnish with sliced green onion, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 648mgPotassium: 3112mgFiber: 25gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 5817IUVitamin C: 817mgCalcium: 455mgIron: 7mg
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