Name: Potato and broccoli soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 1/2 cup (375ml) chicken stock; 400 gram potatoes, peeled, coarsely chopped; 1 head broccoli; 1/2 cup (125ml) milk

Potato and broccoli soup

This creamy budget-cost soup is a nutritious and warming meal that is especially good for little people. Make double the quantity and freeze one batch in single portions for a super-fast lunch or snack.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

20M

Total

30M

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 1/2 cup (375ml) chicken stock

400 gram potatoes, peeled, coarsely chopped

1 head broccoli

1/2 cup (125ml) milk

Method

1.Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium. Saute onion for 2 minutes, until soft. Add stock, potato and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add broccoli and cook for another 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then blend until smooth. Stir in milk and season to taste.

2.Reheat if necessary and serve in mugs or bowls accompanied by crusty bread or homemade vegie crisps. (See Notes below).

Makes 4 cups To make your own colourful and healthy vegie crisps, thinly slice beetroot and sweet potato and place on a baking tray. Lightly spray the slices with oil and bake in a preheated 220°C oven for 8 minutes, turning halfway, until crunchy.
Note

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