Maple Pesto Broccoli Soup
Recipes with Maple Syrup / Soups / Thick Soups
Created by
Stéphanie Côté
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6 portions
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Ingredients
- 1 large broccoli, about 450 g (6 cups)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (preferably golden syrup for its delicate flavour)
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp pesto (home-made or store-bought)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
- Break the broccoli into florets, then peel and cut the stems into pieces. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and soften the onion, about 2-3 minutes. Add the potato and broccoli stems and cook another 3 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets, maple syrup, and broth. Simmer 15 minutes or until the vegetables are quite tender.
- Stir in the pesto.
- Use a stand or hand blender to purée until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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