Broccoli Pesto Soup
 
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Recipe type: Soup
Serves: 4 bowls
Ingredients
  • Oil- 1 tbsp
  • Onion, chopped- 2
  • Broccoli, florets- 1 small broccoli
  • Chicken stock, low-sodium- 3½ cups
  • Basil Pesto- 3 tbsp (homemade or store bought)
  • Ground pepper- ¾ tsp
  • Salt- to taste
  • Paprika- to sprinkle over the soup
Instructions
  1. Place a soup pot over medium heat, add oil.
  2. Add onion, saute till translucent.
  3. Add broccoli florets, season with ground pepper and salt.
  4. Add chicken stock, cover and cook till broccoli turns tender.
  5. Add basil pesto, combine well and cook for a few minutes.
  6. You could puree the mixture in a blender or using a hand blender.
  7. Puree till the mixture turns smooth.
  8. Heat the pureed mixture for a minute.
  9. Taste and add more salt or ground pepper if needed.
  10. Pour into soup bowls, sprinkle paprika over the soup and serve warm.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/easy-broccoli-pesto-soup/