RECIPE - Spinach and Broccoli Soup

Soup through a straw

Tastier than it looks.

Ingredients

• 1 head broccoli, chopped
• 250g spinach, chopped
• 4 cups (1 litre) chicken stock
• 1/2 tsp green peppercorns
• 2 tsp snipped fresh chives
• 1 tbsp fresh tarragon (or 1 tsp dried)
• 4 tbsp natural yoghurt

Method

1. Place broccoli, spinach, stock, peppercorns, chives and tarragon into a saucepan.
2. Bring to the boil
3. Cover.
4. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Cool slightly.
6. Puree soup in a blender (or similar device).
7. Srain (optional).
8. Return soup to a clean saucepan.
9. Cook, stirring 4-5 minutes, until reheated through.

To serve, ladle soup into heated bowls.  Place a tablespoon of yoghurt in centre of each bowl and swirl using a skewer.