A soup that seriously hits the spot and not your pocket!
Great for winter and a lovely starter for a dinner party.
Broccoli soup with a cheese crouton: R30 for 2
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 head of broccoli
1 large potato
2 x chicken stock cubes
250ml full cream milk
100g mature cheddar cheese
2 x ciabatta rolls
Method
Slice the onion and sauté it in a pot in a little
vegetable oil.
Chop the garlic finely and add to the pot when the onion is soft.
Peel the potato and chop into small cubes, add to the pot.
Dissolve the stock cubes in boiling water as per packet instructions and add to the
pot.
Boil for 10 minutes and add the broccoli. You don’t want to boil the broccoli
to death, it will discolour and look dull. Boil on a low heat for 7-10 minutes.
In the meantime cut the ciabattas in half lengthways and toast them in the
toaster. Cut in half again at an angle. Sprinkle them liberally with the grated
cheddar .
Blend the soup with a hand blender and season well. Add the milk and warm again
on a low heat on the stove.
Season the breads and pop them under the grill until bubbling.
Serve the soup with two of the cheesy toasts on top and the others on the side.
Enjoy!
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Try these tasty alternatives!
1.
Serve with some crispy bacon bits for a meaty
twist.
2.
Try blue cheese on your ciabatta toasts for an
indulgent and tasty option.