Nutritional Benefits of BroccoliBroccoli is jam-packed with vitamins and minerals. On the vitamin side, it contains Vitamins B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic acid), B6, B9 (Folate), Vitamin C and A. When it comes to minerals, healthy broccoli contains: calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. These vitamins and minerals aren't just found in tiny trace amounts either.
For example, did you know that ounce for ounce, broccoli actually contains more Vitamin C than many citrus fruits? Or that it has more calcium than an entire glass of milk? Or that it's an even richer source of fiber than whole wheat bread?
Here is a simple recipe for Cream of Broccoli soup
Ingredients
1 big head broccoli florets
16 oz can chicken broth
(for vegetarian version vegetable broth can be used)
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
salt & pepper to taste
Method
- Cut the broccoli florets at the point where the stem is tender. Steam the florets for 5-6 minutes. Then immediately plunge them into cold water.
- Puree the broccoli using the chicken broth.
- Heat butter in a pan, add all purpose flour & stir well until it starts bubbling.
- Then add the pureed broccoli with chicken stock & the milk.
- Add salt & pepper as per taste. Let it boil for 2-3 minutes.
- Cream of broccoli soup is ready to serve.
Cream of broccoli soup with a dash of cream added on top & garnished with cilantro
