Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:

• 500 gms. broccoli chopped into florets
• 250 gms. cauliflower chopped into florets
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 medium potato peeled chopped
• 1/4 tsp. dried crushed herbs (of your choice) optional
• 2 small sticks celery chopped
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup skim milk
• 4-5 mint leaves finely chopped
• 1 tsp. butter
• salt to taste
• fresh ground pepper to taste

Method:

• Heat butter in a large saucepan. Add garlic and onion, stir fry till soft.
• Add 1-1/2 cups water, potato, celery, broccoli and cauliflower.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer till potato is tender. Add herbs.
• Blend mixture till smooth. Add cornflour paste. Return to pan.
• Stir on high heat till it comes back to boil. Allow to boil till thickened.
• Add salt to taste, fresh ground pepper, milk and parsley.
• Reheat before serving. Serve hot with soup sticks and butter.