Broccoli & Chicken Spiced Pot

Broccoli & Chicken Spiced Pot

A quick to make, very clean tasting soup that is packed with fresh Thai-influenced flavours.

Serves 4

Points plan 1½ pts per serving (original points)

Core recipe

5cm (2") piece ginger, cut into matchsticks

2 cloves, garlic, finely chopped1 stem lemon grass, finely sliced

1 medium hot red chilli, finely chopped

1 tsp olive oil

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, finely sliced

1 litre chicken stock

freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp soy sauce

250g broccoli

bunch fresh basil

Heat the oil, add the ginger, garlic, lemon grass and chilli and cook gently for 3 mins. Add the chicken and cook 5 mins more.  Add the stock, soy sauce and seasoning and bring to a simmer.  Cook 10 mins.

Trim broccoli into small pieces and add to the soup.  Cook for 2-3 mins. Add the basil leaves and serve.