Broccoli And Orange Soup (Hallgarten)

Directions

1. Reserve some small pcs of broccoli for garnish, together with a little grated orange rind. Heat the oil and cook the onion till it has just softened but not browned. Add in the broccoli and stir round. Cook, covered, for a few min and then add in the orange juice and stock. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 20 min, till the broccoli is soft.
2. Puree the soup in a blender. Mix the cornstarch and a ater to a smooth paste and stir into the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Retum the soup to the heat and cook for a further five min. Serve, garnished with the reserved broccoli and the orange rind.
3. Use frzn broccoli if fresh is not available. Serve cool if preferred.
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