Broccoli Soup

Broccoli is not an Indian vegetable but available in winter in most of the cities of India.

· It is low calorie but a good source of fiber and protein.

· Contains iron, calcium, potassium, selenium, and magnesium as well as

· Rich in the vitamin A, C, E, K content.

· Contains a good amount of vitamin B including Folic acid.

Per 100 gm. of Broccoli contains

· Calories: 31 kcal.

· Water: 89%

· Protein: 2.5 grams.

· Carbs: 6 grams.

· Sugar: 1.5 grams.

· Fiber: 2.4 grams.

· Fat: 0.4 grams.

Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:

• Broccoli -250 gm.

• Garlic cloves - 4

• Almonds- 7-8 ( Soaked overnight)

• Milk- 1 cup

• Homemade Butter- 1 tsp.

• Black pepper powder

• Salt

Method:

• Place a pan on a burner. Take 1 teaspoon butter in the pan. Allow it to melt.

• Add chopped garlic and broccoli. Stir it well. Add a cup of milk and soaked almonds.

• Put the lid on the pan and allow it to cook for a min. Turn the burner off.

• Once it gets cool, blend it on the mixer

• Add Salt and pepper as per the taste.

• Warm it and serve.

Being a low-calorie, high protein is beneficial in different lifestyle disorders.