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Broccoli, Pea and Spinach Soup

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 500 g broccoli chopped into small florets
  • 1 large or 2 small onions peeled and chopped
  • 3 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
  • 1.5 L water
  • 250 g frozen peas
  • 250 g spinach leaves
  • 500 g milk
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Lemon juice

Optional additions

  • 200 g blue cheese crumbled
  • 200 g grated mature cheddar cheese
  • 1-2 tbsp pesto

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan.
  • Add the onions and cook until soft and opaque. Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes over a moderate heat.
  • Add the broccoli and toss well over a moderate heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add the water and stir. Bring to the boil and cook for 5-10 minutes until tender.
  • Add the peas and tear the spinach leaves into the pan. Bring to the boil and cook until all the vegetables are cooked.
  • Reduce the heat and add the milk. Heat through. Remove from the heat.
  • Blend until smooth and season to taste. Add a little lemon juice to enhance the flavour.
  • At this point add any of the optional extras and stir well. Heat through to serve.