Broccoli soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 250ml/8¾fl oz vegetable stock (more if necessary)
• 200g/7oz broccoli florets
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• drizzle cream, to serve

Method

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the garlic for 1-2 minutes.
2. Pour the vegetable stock into the pan and add the broccoli florets.
3. Bring to the boil and reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
4. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a liquidizer. Blend until smooth.
5. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and drizzle with cream to serve.