Broccoli and Green Apple soup

Soup for the Soul – A hearty & scrumptious soup prepared with broccoli and green apple flavored with fresh oregano.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 06-08 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients and Quantity:

Broccoli, roughly chopped (excluding the stems)- 500 gm.

Green Apple, peeled and cored, cubed- o1 no. Large

Yellow onion, chopped- 30 gm.

Oregano, fresh- a few sprigs

Celery, chopped- 01 stem

Ginger- 01 inch piece

Olive oil- 20 ml.

Salt- To taste

Black pepper powder, freshly ground- To taste

Water, lukewarm- 02 cups or as required

For the Garnish:

Fresh cream- 02 tsp.

Oregano, fresh- a few sprigs

Method:

In a non-stick pan add olive oil heat it for few seconds add the ginger. Sauté till light brown, add the chopped onion cook till translucent , add the oregano and celery, add roughly chopped broccoli cook for 03 minutes, add the apple.  Cook for another minute.

Add water, salt, pepper and bring it to a boil. Lower the flame and cook till the broccoli is bright green in colour.

Strain through a soup strainer, do not discard the water.

Cool the ingredients.

Puree the ingredients by adding the remaining water. Simmer the soup for 02 minutes.

Serve very hot / warm in a soup bowl garnished with Fresh cream and a few sprigs of oregano

Chef Tips:

1. You may add more water, to adjust the consistency.
2. Do not prepare the soup covered as the soup will be of a pale green colour instead of a beautiful bright green colour.