DETOX BROCCOLI SOUP

Ingredients:

• 2 carrots - diced

• 2 celery ribs diced

• 1 small onion diced

• 2 cloves of garlic minced

• 1 large head of broccoli (or two small) cut into small florets - use the stem too!

• 1 zucchini diced

• 2 bay leaves

• 1/4 cup almond butter

• 4-5 cups veg or chicken stock

• Handful of spinach

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, over medium heat - add 2 tbsp olive oil. Sautée onion, carrot and celery.

2. Cook 2-3 mins and then add minced garlic. After 1 min add broccoli and zucchini.

3. Stir to combine, cook 1-2 mins and add broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, lower heat and cover with a lid partially.

4. Cook on low about 20 mins until all veg are soft. Remove bay leaves. Add spinach and almond butter.

5. Purée with a handheld immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Top soup with roasted broccoli and a drizzle of olive oil (or cheddar cheese for the kiddies ;)

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