Healthy Broccoli Soup With Sunflower Seeds Food

LOW-FAT BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat oil on medium heat in a soup pot or Dutch oven .
• Gently sauté the onion and celery for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion is softened.
• Add the cubed potato, broccoli, broth, and milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
• Allow the soup to cool slightly. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth in 2 or 3 batches.
• Return the blended soup to the pot and heat gently until ready to serve.
• Enjoy.

HEALTHY BROCCOLI SOUP WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Saute the onion and garlic in oil with the bay leaf for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add broccoli, and broth, wine, and water. Note: if using already cooked broccoli, add in after simmering for 10 minutes to just heat.
• Bring to a boil and simmer gently, covered for 10 minutes. The broccoli should be tender but still bright green.
• Remove the bay leaf and cool slightly.
• Blend the soup in blender or food processor until completely smooth.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Return to pot and reheat gently.
• Pour the soup into bowls and sprinkle with the toasted sunflower seeds.