Creamy Broccoli & Celery Soup

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 onion
• •3 celery stalks
• •1 head broccoli
• •2 cups vegetable broth
• •1 cup water
• •2 teaspoons salt
• •1 inch p of pepper
• •1 croutons

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1In a large pot, heat the oil.
2. 2Add roughly chopped onion and saute for 3-4 minutes. Meanwhile wash and roughly cut broccoli and celery. Use all parts of broccoli including the stems. Throw the broccoli stems and celery in the pot.
3. 3Pour in vegetable broth. Season with salt. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to low-medium, cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. 4Now add the broccoli florets to the pot and simmer for a further 10 minutes or until the broccoli has softened. Turn off the heat and puree it until smooth using a hand blender.
5. 5Taste and season with black pepper and some more salt if required.
6. 6Serve in a bowl garnished with a handful of croutons (optional).