This is what my son had for lunch today:

I must admit, I am no lover of broccoli. (In fact I really hate the taste and purposely avoid it). Nevertheless, knowing it is really good for me, it is good to find ways to incorporate it in my diet! This is a lunch I can tolerate despite my broccoli aversion and more importantly its a lunch my son loves! (He could probably eat the whole pot). Its pretty quick to whip up and best served with a dollop of cream or yogurt.  (Its also very cheap if you buy broccoli in season)

Ingredients

• 1 onion chopped
• 1-2 cloves of garlic chopped
• 1 carrot diced
• 2 large ‘trees’ of broccoli chopped
• A couple of cups of homemade chicken stock (enough to just cover the contents in the pot) (I always have this on hand made up in the fridge or freezer)

Method

• Fry off the onion and garlic for a couple of minutes until soft in a little oil
• Add the carrots and fry off for another couple of minutes (you could also add chopped celery if you had this on hand)
• Add the broccoli and chicken stock and let simmer for about half an hour (or until the broccoli is soft)
• Use a stick blender to made smooth
• Serve with yogurt or cream

Enjoy!

My sister also has a variation of Broccoli Soup:

• Sauté chopped onion in some butter.
• Add about 500g of broccoli and cauliflower florets (you can use a 500g pack of frozen or you can use fresh).
• Add two cups chicken stock and 1 cup milk.
• Simmer until vegies are tender.
• Put in lots of grated Parmesan.
• Blend and Season to taste.
• Serve with dollop of sour cream.