Broccoli Soup

• This is a delicate creamy soup.
• The Polish for broccoli is brokuły and comes from the Italian broccoli meaning a cabbage sprout.

Ingredients

• Large head of broccoli
• 1 large potato
• 1 litre of vegetable or chicken stock
• 125ml of soured cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

• Peel and chop the potato into small chunks.
• Chop the broccoli stalks into small pieces.
• Add the potatoes and broccoli stalks  to the stock.
• Bring to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are nearly soft.
• Add the rest of the broccoli and bring back to the boil.
• Simmer till soft.
• Remove from the heat.
• Purée the soup – a stick blender is good for this.
• Stir in the soured cream.
• Season to taste.
• Bring back to the boil and then serve.