Broccoli and Potato Soup with Creamy Pistou

A velvety broccoli and potato soup topped with a vibrant basil and pine nut pistou and fresh herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1380.5 kcals 1380.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 42.8 grams 42.8 grams
Fat 131.4 grams 131.4 grams
Protein 18.2 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
55
g
2
tbsp
Double Cream
for the soup
1
tbsp
Double Cream
for drizzling
Liquids
400
ml
Chicken Stock
can substitute with vegetable stock
400
ml
Vegetable Stock
alternative to chicken stock
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Basil
fresh leaves
2
tbsp
Pine Nuts
toasted
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Chervil
chopped
OilsFats
4
tbsp
Olive Oil
extra virgin
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
peeled and chopped
0.5
piece
Potato
peeled and sliced
0.5
head
Broccoli
cut into small florets

Steps

  • Heat 55g butter in a pan and fry the chopped onion for 4 minutes until soft.
  • Stir in the potato and broccoli florets.
  • Add 400ml stock, simmer for 10 minutes until tender, then stir in 2 tbsp cream.
  • Purée the soup with a stick blender until smooth.
  • Blend basil, pine nuts, and 4 tbsp olive oil in a food processor for the pistou.
  • Serve soup topped with pistou, 1 tbsp cream, parsley, and chervil.