We’re currently enjoying a 4 day weekend. I know right, 4 day weekend! What does one do with so much time off? Catch up on sleep, cook vast amounts of food and consume all that’s been cooked of course.
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| Vibrant green fresh soup |
This extended weekend has been nothing short of glorious – relaxing and quiet, almost zen like.
The rest of the weekend was spent lounging around catching up on the latest episodes of my favourite series and reading. I think the laziness is rather contagious as even the parents kept suggesting we eat out in all attempts to avoid cooking! 3 days of eating out has taken its toll on me both weight wise and palate wise and today I woke up craving a simple meal. Not too many robust flavours, something light yet hearty.
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| A few simple ingredients creates a beautiful vibrant soup |
Simple Broccoli Soup
Serves 4
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 litre vegetable stock
400 g broccoli, roughly chopped
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Fresh cream (optional)
Method
- Fry the onion in olive oil in a large pan until soft and translucent.
- Add the potato and stock and simmer until potato cubes are tender.
- Add the broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still vibrant green. Add black pepper and salt to taste.
- Blend.
- Drizzle soup with cream and serve with crusty bread.