Broccoli and Almond Soup

Method

1

Place cooking pot in the Smart Pot. Add oil.

2

Cook about 7 minutes, mixing occasionally.

3

Add stock.

4

Using a spatula, mix well.

5

Bring to boil (about 8 minutes).

6

Carefully remove cooking vessel. Discard bay leaf, cardamom and cinnamon. Allow to cool. Blend soup smooth or mash through a sieve and set aside. Return blended soup to cooking vessel. Place cooking vessel in the Smart Pot.

7

Bring soup to boil, mixing occasionally (about 8 minutes).

8

Add salt, pepper, almonds, butter and cream.

9

Using a spatula, mix well.

10

Add lemon juice.

11

Saute a few seconds.

12

Heat oil about 2 minutes.

13

Cooking is completed. Serve hot, garnish with parsley.

14

Add bay leaf, cardamom and cinnamon.

15

Saute a few seconds.

16

Add onions.

17

Saute till onions are transparent (about 4 minutes).

18

Add garlic and celery.

19

Saute about 2 minutes.

20

Add broccoli and green chilli.