Ingredients
30g/1oz butter
½ onion, finely chopped
½ head broccoli, chopped into florets
150ml/¼ pint chicken stock (vegetarians can substitute vegetable stock)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
plain yoghurt, to serve
Method
1. Heat the butter in a saucepan and gently fry the onion until softened but not coloured.
2. Add the broccoli and stock, bring to the boil and boil rapidly for 3-4 minutes, or until the broccoli is just tender.
3. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and blend the soup using a hand blender until smooth.
4. To serve, pour the soup into a bowl and top with a dollop of yoghurt.
