1/21/09

Broccoli Potato Soup Recipe

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clipped from drbenkim.com

Broccoli Potato Soup Recipe

Broccoli is rich in indoles and sulforaphane, compounds that are known for their cancer-fighting properties. Broccoli is also abundant in fiber, folate, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, coenzyme Q10, and carotenoids.

Ingredients:


2 onions, chopped
5 cups vegetable broth
6 Yukon gold potatoes, diced
2 large broccoli heads, chopped into florets; broccoli stems skinned and sliced
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
2 and 1/2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Combine onions, vegetable broth, potatoes, and broccoli in a large pot and cook until vegetables are tender.

2. Puree mixture in a blender or a food processor until creamy. Return to pot. (Or use a hand-held blender right in the pot)

3. Add lemon juice, garlic, sea salt, and pepper.

The health benefits of eating broccoli are many, including protection against cataract formation and maintenance of healthy bones.
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