Best Healthy Broccoli Soup With Sunflower Seeds Recipes

LOW-FAT BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat oil on medium heat in a soup pot or Dutch oven .
• Gently sauté the onion and celery for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion is softened.
• Add the cubed potato, broccoli, broth, and milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
• Allow the soup to cool slightly. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth in 2 or 3 batches.
• Return the blended soup to the pot and heat gently until ready to serve.
• Enjoy.

HEALTHY BROCCOLI SOUP WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Saute the onion and garlic in oil with the bay leaf for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add broccoli, and broth, wine, and water. Note: if using already cooked broccoli, add in after simmering for 10 minutes to just heat.
• Bring to a boil and simmer gently, covered for 10 minutes. The broccoli should be tender but still bright green.
• Remove the bay leaf and cool slightly.
• Blend the soup in blender or food processor until completely smooth.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Return to pot and reheat gently.
• Pour the soup into bowls and sprinkle with the toasted sunflower seeds.

BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD WITH SALMON & SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Boil the pasta for 5 mins, then add the broccoli and beans, and cook 5 mins more or until everything is tender.
• Drain, reserving the water, then tip the pasta and veg into a bowl and add the miso, ginger, seeds, oil and 3 tbsp pasta water. Flake the salmon into the pasta in large pieces and toss well. Spoon into containers and keep in the fridge until ready to eat.

SUNFLOWER BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, onion, raisins and sunflower kernels. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; stir until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.