Broccoli and Bean Soup

Broccoli and Bean Soup

Serves 4

Core recipe

Points 1½ per serving (original points)

4 spring onions, sliced

1 garlic clove, crushed

2 tsp mild curry powder

1.5 litres veg stock

1 medium potato, chopped (approx 200g)

450g broccoli florets

400g can flageolet beans, drained

Place onions, garlic, curry powder in a pan with 150 ml of the stock.  Bring to the boil and simmer for about 5 mins.

Add remaining stock, potato and broccoli and simmer for 15-20 mins.

Add beans and blend the soup before serving.

Alternatively, blend the soup before adding the beans for a slightly different texture.

Broccoli and bean soup with thyme

No Count recipe

Fry a big chopped leek in fry lite, add 300g broccoli, 600-700ml veggie/chicken stock and about a tbsp of fresh thyme. Bring to a boil and add a can (400 g) of white beans (au naturelle). Cover and cook until broccoli is tender, then mix in blender. Add a bit of ELF to make it creamier and season with salt and pepper.
It's really filling due to the beans