From a Pot: Broccoli Soup with Tahini
Creamy broccoli soup with tahini, lemon and garlic.
Tahini is a paste made from roasted sesame seeds that has a slight nutty flavor. It can be used in hummus, as a dipping sauce for bread, as a dressing for salads and with many other dishes.
Prep Time
Prep Time:
10 MinutesCook Time:
10 MinutesBake Time:
15 MinutesTotal Time:
35 MinutesEquipment
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Pot
- Blender
Nutritional values
Shopping List
- Broccoli: 300.0 g
- Onion: 1.0
- Garlic: 2.0
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Vegetable soup base: 400.0 ml
- Heavy cream: 20.0 ml
- Tahini
- Lemon juice
Ingredients and Instructions
Ingredients
Scale
Broccoli Soup whit Tahini
Broccoli: 300 g
Onion: 1
Garlic: 2
Olive oil: 1 tbsp
Salt: 1 tbsp
Pepper: 0.5 tsp
Vegetable soup base: 400 ml
Heavy cream: 20 ml
Toppings
Tahini: 2 tsp
Lemon juice: 1 tsp
Salt: 0.3 tsp
Chives
Croutons
Instructions
Broccoli Soup whit Tahini
Ingredients
Broccoli: 300 g
Onion: 1
Garlic: 2
Olive oil: 1 tbsp
Salt: 1 tbsp
Pepper: 0.5 tsp
Vegetable soup base: 400 ml
Heavy cream: 20 ml
- Wash and cut the broccoli into small pieces, then season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bake it at 180 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes to brown slightly.
- Peel the onion and garlic and cut into small pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and saute the onion and garlic. Add the roasted broccoli, pour over the soup broth, heavy cream, salt, pepper and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
Toppings
Ingredients
Tahini: 2 tsp
Lemon juice: 1 tsp
Salt: 0.3 tsp
Chives
Croutons
- Mix two teaspoons of tahini, 1 teaspoon of lemon and a pinch of salt with a spoon to get a smooth sauce.
- Serve the soup and drizzle tahini sauce over it. If desired, top it with some chives, dry chili and croutons.
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Notes:
- Baking time for broccoli may vary slightly depending on your oven.
- For the vegan version of the soup, use coconut milk or a small potato instead of heavy cream.
- If you find the soup too thick, add a little more soup broth.
Fun Facts:
- The first mention of sesame dates back to about 4000 thousand years ago. It was mentioned in a cuneiform document describing the habitual action of serving sesame wine to the gods.
- Tahini is a great source of vitamin B, it can benefit the heart, hormones, helps with clean skin and contains many vitamins, minerals and other beneficial substances.
- Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, which also includes cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts. These vegetables are known for their high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
- The combination of broccoli and tahini in soup is a great way to get a healthy dose of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.
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