Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:

•2 tsp olive oil or butter
•1 medium onion chopped (about 3/4 cup)
•1 medium size  potato, peeled and cubed
•4 cups fresh broccoli, including stems, chopped
•1/2 cups nonfat milk
•2 chilies
•1 1/2 water

Method:

1. Pressure cook onion, potato, brocolli, chillies untill 2- 3 whisles untill they r soft
2. grind the above vegetable to a fine paste
3. Heat oil or butter on medium heat in a soup pot . Add potato, onion and broccoli puree into it and add milk.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes,  and soup is ready to serve.

Cream of Spinach Soup

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups chopped spinach (palak)
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 1/2 tbsp fresh cream
2 tbsp cornflour dissolved in 1/2 cup cold milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste

For The Garnish:
fresh cream

Method:

1. Heat the butter in a kadai, add the onions and saute on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, or till the onions turn translucent.
2. Add the spinach and saute for 1 minute.
3. Add 2 cups of water and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
4. Allow it to cool completely.
5. Once cooled blend in a blender to a smooth puree.
6. Strain the mixture with help of a sieve and transfer it to a kadai.
7. Combine the cornflour- milk mixture and the cream in a bowl and mix well till no lumps remain, add to the spinach puree and cook for 2 minutes.
8. Add the salt and pepper and cook for 1 more minute.
9. Serve hot garnished with cream.