Broccoli Almond Soup

Ingredients:

• 400gms broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 onion,chopped
• 2 inch celery stalk, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup milk
• 10- 12 roasted almonds, cut into slivers
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp. cream (optional for garnishing)

Method:

• Soak the broccoli florets in salt water for 10-12  minutes.
• Drain, Wash and keep aside.
• To 4 cups of water add onion, garlic and celery and bring to a boil.
• Add florets and cover. Cook for 5 minutes
• Cool this mixture and blend well until smooth.
• Add milk, salt and pepper and mix well. Bring to a boil again.
• Stir in almond slivers.
• Garnish with cream.

*serve hot.