15 Minute Broccoli Soup

This is an incredibly easy, fast and tasty soup.. should only take 15 mins from fridge to table.



















Ingredients

• 2 large heads of broccoli
• Handful of baby carrots (optional)
• 1.5 liter water (7 cups)
• Salt and pepper
• Freshly grated romano or parmesan cheese

Instructions
1. Rinse and coarsely chop the broccoli removing the bottom of the stems. Put in a pan with baby carrots and water. Add salt and pepper.










2. Bring to the boil and cook for about 7 minutes, avoid over-cooking - so check the broccoli every now and then. It should be slightly firm when ready.










3. Drain the broccoli - reserving the cooking water!










4. Return broccoli to the pan and add about 1 liter of the cooking water.










5. Use a hand-held food process to mix well.











6. Serve with grated cheese. And good crusty bread if you have it..