Almond And Broccoli Soup

Main Ingredients	Almond, Broccoli
Cuisine	Fusion
Course	Soups
Prep Time	10-15 minutes
Cook time	15-20 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Moderate
Others	Veg

Ingredients 

• 20-25 almonds, blanched, peeled 
• 1 medium broccoli, cut into small florets
• 2 cups milk
• 2 soup cubes
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup cream 
• 2 tbsps whipped cream
• ½ tsp crushed black peppercorns

Method

1. Heat one cup milk in a deep non-stick pan.  Add the soup cubes and allow them to dissolve.
2. Add the almonds and cook for 3-5 minutes.
3. Add broccoli and continue to cook. Add a little salt and cook till the broccoli is soft.
4. Puree the mixture coarsely and transfer into a deep non-stick pan.  Add the remaining milk and cream. Cook on low heat.
5. Mix whipped cream with a little salt and crushed peppercorns.  When the soup is heated through transfer into a bowl.  Swirl the spiced whipped cream, garnish with some almond flakes and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories	269
Carbohydrates	10.20
Protein	6.68
Fat	23.10
Other Fiber	1.69