Broccoli And Potato Soup With Creamy Pistou
Creamy Broccoli Soup with Basil Pistou is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for cooler days. This velvety soup combines the goodness of broccoli, potato, and onion simmered in a rich broth, then blended with double cream for a luxurious texture. The finishing touch of a fragrant basil pistou drizzle adds a burst of fresh herbaceous flavor to elevate each spoonful. Warm, hearty, and bursting with vibrant colors and aromas, this soup is sure to brighten your day.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 55g/2oz butter
- ½ onion
- ½ potato
- ½ head broccoli
- 400ml/14fl oz chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp double cream
- 1 handful fresh basil
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp double cream
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chervil
Instructions
- For the soup, heat the butter in a pan over a medium heat and gently fry the onion for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- Add the potato and broccoli to the pan and stir. Add the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender, then stir in the cream.
- Blend the mixture with a stick blender until smooth.
- For the pistou, blend all the pistou ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- Serve the soup in a bowl with the pistou and cream drizzled over the top. Garnish with the chopped parsley and chervil.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 1
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