An unusual pairing which makes a lovely soup. Serve with croutons.
Ingredients
Serves: 4
1 large head Broccoli, about 300g (12 oz) 2 Dessert apples, peeled, cored and chopped 50 Gram Butter (2 oz) 1 Red onion, chopped 750 ml Vegetable stock (1 1/4 pints) Pepper to taste 90 ml Double cream (3 fl oz)
Method
Discard the tough stem from the broccoli and coarsely chop.
Melt the butter, add the onion and apples. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add the stock and broccoli. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Pur�e the soup, return to the saucepan and heat slowly. Add the pepper and cream.