Creamy Carrot and Broccoli Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter
• 2 cups chopped cauliflower
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 6 cups (1.5 L) low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat the butter in a deep heavy bottomed pan over medium heat.

Add onion, broccoli, garlic, cauliflower, and carrot. Season with salt and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, for about 5 minutes.

Mix in all-purpose flour and fried basil. Continue cooking and stirring for a further 1 minute.

Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Carefully transfer cooked soup to a blender.  Blend until smooth.

Ladle the soup into soup bowls. Serve hot.