Roast Broccoli & Feta Soup
Yield:
4
4
Prep Time:
5 minutes
5 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
25 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
30 minutes
A delicious and healthy, comforting broccoli soup that can easily be whipped up into a silky consistency and served with tangy feta and naturally fermented sourdough toast.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of broccoli
- 200g (7oz or 1 ½) feta, cubed
- 1 tsp vegetable stock or 1 cube (organic, MSG-free)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp roast pumpkin oil (optional)
- 8 medium slices wholewheat sourdough toast
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C / 350F fan
- Place broccoli florets into an oven dish, feta, and drizzle over the olive oil, and roast for 20-25 minutes.
- To prepare the stock, dissolve it in a cup of freshly boiled hot water.
- In a blender, add the roast broccoli, feta, stock & water, blend well, serve with a drizzle of pumpkin oil and sourdough toast.
Notes
Cruciferous vegetables are a powerhouse full of nutrients & phyto-chemicals that protect the liver and against oestrogenic cancers, and also helping to balance hormones. The recipe is also low in calories and packed with fibre and protein, making it ideal for a low-calorie or weight-loss meal plan.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 325g
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 471 kcalTotal Fat: 22.2gNet Carbohydrates: 45.3gFiber: 7.4gProtein: 19.6g
