Diet broccoli puree soup

In this simple creamy soup recipe, broccoli is cooked along with onions, celery, garlic and fresh herbs to make a delicious creamy soup. Try this healthy soup if you're unsure of how to make a diet broccoli puree soup.

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped finely
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter (optional)
• 1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley, chop
• 600 gr. broccoli
• 2 tbsp. water
• 4 tbsp. chicken broth
• ½ tsp salt
• freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Heat olive oil (+ butter) in a skillet over medium heat (wait until butter melts, if added). Add onion and celery; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and thyme (or parsley); cook for about 10 more seconds.
2. Add broccoli. Add water and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 8 minutes.
3. Grind the soup in a blender in equal portions until smooth, add salt and pepper to taste.