Broccoli and Almond Soup

I had some broccoli that needed using and the first thing that sprang to mind was soup, so hence my simple, but delicious recipe for broccoli and almond soup.

1 large head of broccoli chopped
2 small onions chopped
1 garlic clove chopped
20 g ground almonds
750 ml vegetable stock
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
Salt and pepper

Serves 2

Put the almonds into a pan and toast them, stirring to avoid burning, until lightly browned, then remove from the pan and leave to one side.

Add the onion to the pan with the oil and cook for 5 mins, add the broccoli and garlic and cook for 5 mins, until the broccoli is tender when you stick a knife into it.  

Add the stock, plenty salt and pepper and simmer for 10 mins until the vegetables are soft. Take off the heat, add the almonds, mix well and then blitz with a stick blender until thick and creamy.  

Serve with a good grind of black pepper, toasted flaked almonds if you fancy and some crusty bread.