Serves: 2 (large serves) or 4 starter serves
 
Ingredients
  • 1 medium broccoli head (cut into florets)
  • 2 tbsp. coconut oil
  • 1 medium red onion, (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup water (optional)
  • 1 can chick peas (rinsed well and drained)
  • 1 tsp. chilli flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Steam broccoli until slightly tender and bright green. Place to one side.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a medium pot over medium heat and saute red onion and garlic (for around 5 minutes).
  3. Add chickpeas and vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Add chilli flakes.
  4. Remove from heat and place stock and chickpeas in a blender followed by the broccoli and puree until smooth. Add a cup of water if you find it to be too thick!
  5. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe by Haleo at https://www.haleo.co.uk/wordpress/deliciously-creamy-broccoli-soup/