Broccoli inflorescences are rich in vitamins C, PP, K, A, U and many minerals. Nutritionists advise people with nervous system problems and cardiovascular diseases to eat this vegetable. And also seeking to lose excess weight. After all, broccoli can be used to make simple, low-calorie meals. For example, a light vegetable soup or a delicate puree soup.
It is necessary
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- For broccoli soup:
- - 500 g broccoli;
- - 500 g of cauliflower;
- - 1 onion;
- - 1 carrot;
- - 2 eggs;
- - 50 g of hard cheese;
- - 4 allspice and black peppercorns;
- - 2 tbsp. l. vegetable oil;
- - Bay leaf
- salt to taste.
- For broccoli puree soup:
- - 2 chicken fillets weighing about 1 kg;
- - 800 g broccoli;
- - 2 onions;
- - 4 potatoes;
- - 200-300 ml of 10-20% cream;
- - 1 tsp butter;
- - salt
- black pepper to taste.
- For broccoli mushroom cream soup:
- - 200 g broccoli;
- - 200 g of champignons;
- - 2 cloves of garlic;
- - 30 g butter;
- - 200 ml of 10% cream;
- - salt
- ground pepper to taste.
Instructions
Step 1
Broccoli Soup Peel the vegetables. Grate the carrots, cut the onion into cubes. Fry the onions and carrots in sunflower oil for 5-7 minutes over low heat until soft. Sort the broccoli and cauliflower into bloom.
Step 2
Pour 1 liter of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Arrange the fried vegetables, cauliflower and broccoli, bay leaves. Salt, add allspice. Cook the soup over low heat for about 8-10 minutes. Add black pepper 5 minutes after boiling.
Step 3
Boil hard-boiled chicken eggs. Cut the cheese into small cubes. Pour the prepared soup into bowls. Add half a boiled egg and a few cheese cubes to each.
Step 4
Broccoli puree soup Wash the chicken breasts, place in a saucepan and add 3 liters of water. Add 1 onion, add a little salt. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat to minimum and simmer at low boil for about 1 hour.
Step 5
Peel the potatoes and cut the tubers into cubes. Heat the butter in a skillet. Finely chop the remaining onion and fry until golden brown. Divide the broccoli into florets.
Step 6
Strain the finished chicken stock. Put chopped potatoes, fried onions, broccoli into it. Boil the soup until the cabbage is tender. Chop the boiled chicken breast into large pieces. Set aside some, add the rest to the soup.
Step 7
Remove the pan from heat. Grind the soup with a blender until puree. Pour in the cream, stir. Place the chicken and serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.
Step 8
Broccoli Mushroom Cream Soup Prepare the ingredients. Rinse broccoli, divide into inflorescences. Wash the champignons, dry, cut large mushrooms into quarters. Leave the butter at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften. Pass the garlic through a garlic press.
Step 9
Boil broccoli in lightly salted water until tender. Place the cabbage with a slotted spoon. Boil the mushrooms in the same broth for 7-10 minutes. Grind boiled mushrooms and broccoli until puree in a blender. Add softened butter, mashed garlic, cream, and half a glass of vegetable broth to the vegetables. Instead of cream, you can add milk, but then reduce the amount of broth. Stir until smooth.
Step 10
Bring cream soup to a boil, remove from heat. Season with salt and season to taste and serve on bowls.
