Perfect to kick off your dinner party, great in a mug for a light lunch at the weekend, and it even travels well for a working lunch, this soup, made with British Tenderstem broccoli does it all.
Cheesy Tenderstem Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
Fry Light cooking spray
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 bay leaf
2 x 200g packs Tenderstem broccoli
1 litre vegetable stock
150g Dolcelatte cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper
croutons (optional)
Method
1. Spray a large pan with Fry Light. Add the onion and saute gently for 5 minutes until softened but not coloured. Add the garlic, potato and bay leaf. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the potato softens.
2. Meanwhile, cut the broccoli into 2-3 cm pieces, add to the pan with the stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Roughly chop the Dolcelatte and stir into the pan until melted.
3. Remove the bay leaf and also a few of the broccoli florets to garnish the finished soup. Using a hand blender or liquidiser, blitz the soup until smooth. Season to taste.
4. Serve the soup hot, garnished with the reserved broccoli florets and a few croutons if liked.
SERVES 6
WLS PORTION: 1/2-3/4
Suitable for vegetarians
CALORIES: 150
PROTEIN: 9.2g
CARBOHYDRATE: 12g
FAT: 7.2g
Image courtesy of Tenderstem Broccoli
Rebecca says
March 6, 2011 at 10:42 amAbsolutely delicious! A lovely tasty meal for the first stage after surgery. An easy to prepare, simple recipe with loads of flavour! I thought I would never be able to enjoy the taste of cheese again after surgery but this recipe satisfies my cheese craving and incorporates the added benefit of yummy nutritious broccoli!
Carol says
March 6, 2011 at 1:15 pmSo pleased that you enjoyed this recipe Rebecca. Eating after wls can be a bit tricky especially in the early stages so I am glad that this hit the spot. There are so many foods you can enjoy…including cheese..and broccoli! Good luck with your weight-loss journey and do keep in touch! C x
Mickaela says
May 3, 2011 at 3:13 pmJust sent hubby out to get ingredient’s for this recipe…I am only 2 weeks post-op just wish I had found this site before surgery…2 more weeks liquids then 4 weeks puree/mush….Finding it very hard to get everything in…I have ordered the cook book can’t wait for it to arrive!!
Carol says
May 4, 2011 at 6:38 amHope you enjoy it! The book has been despatched so look out for Mr Postie anytime now. Have you subscribed for the free newsletter too? Top right hand corner of the home page if you’re interested in some more seasonal recipes. Next one comes out a bit later this month. Carol
Tara Wright says
May 9, 2011 at 3:37 pmAbsolutely delicious. Think I will be making this over and over!
Having it for birthday dinner party – everyone has to eat the same as me as it’s my birthday!! So they will absolutely not be suffering!!