Steemit Iron Chef 2018 - Act 02 Round 13 - Very Green Pea & Broccoli Soup with Chia
Hello spring!
Well, in just two more days it officially will be spring here in the southern hemisphere.
There's nothing better than a bowl of cold soup to welcome this season!
We really could feel that spring was on the way again today - a glorious sunny day, the birds chirping happily from early morning, the grass has slowly been changing from a dull straw colour to grass green, and splashes of colour everywhere as the flowers come to life again; it's just a glorious time of the year!
I spoke of my deep concern about a close friend in my Cook With Us post just four days ago and would like to let my friends here on steemit know that there's been a huge improvement, so there's hope that she's going to beat the odds, will update you on that soon, but a huge thank you for your encouragement!
@progressivechef challenges us each week, and I've really enjoyed all the themes; some have been stuff I've never attempted making before, but I've battled on and am learning, so thank you Chef for that :)
For this week's theme Cold Soup/ Gazpacho I've made a delightful thick and creamy chilled Very Green Pea & Broccoli Soup with Chia seeds - a bowl of power packed superfood all in one.
Thank you @zen-art for telling us about the amazing health benefits of these little beauties, The Super Food - Chia Seeds, have a peek and learn all about it!
My soup was very green -
- Spring Onions were diced and sauteed in a little Olive Oil together with a clove of Garlic.
- Fresh Broccoli was added and cooked till just done in herb and garlic stock - do not overcook!
- Baby Peas were added and cooked for another two minutes.
- All this was placed in blender - fresh Mint, Double cream Greek style natural Yogurt as well as Coconut Cream added, seasoned with Salt & freshly ground black Pepper, and blended till smooth and creamy.
- Chia seeds were stirred in and soup was placed in refrigerator to chill.
- I served this thick and creamy cold soup in a pretty glass and garnished it with Sour Cream & more Chia Seeds.
This was a lovely cold soup - fresh, creamy and packed with green flavours from the garden!
Ingredients required
- Spring Onions - diced
- Garlic clove - crushed
- Broccoli
- Baby Peas
- fresh Mint
- Garlic & Herb Stock
- Double cream Greek style natural Yogurt
- Coconut Cream
- Chia Seeds
- Sour Cream
This was real quick and easy but super delicious - hope you all enjoyed this and please tell me if you try making it yourself :)
A quick look at how to make this Very Green Pea & Broccoli Soup with Chia.
.gif)
Thank you for stopping by
Comments, upvotes & resteems all much appreciated :)
Copyright @lizelle - All Rights Reserved
Wow, I like the color and I bet it was delicious and refreshing too!
Sounds good exceptionally healthy, excellent photography with recipe. Sad story I don't eat cold soups @lizelle so enjoy the treat.
I prefer hot soups but this was delicious, almost like a veggie smoothie just thicker, thanks for your support @joanstewart :)
Oh, cold soups are the best thing for a refreshing lunch! We have Spanish friends who make an absolutely delicious Gazpacho! This looks like it could be an interesting and tasty alternative!
Congratulations! This post has been chosen as one of the daily Whistle Stops for The STEEM Engine!
You can see your post's place along the track here: The Daily Whistle Stops, Issue 244 (9/01/18)
Thank you @thesteemengine, appreciate your awesome support!
Oooh, I must try that out. Looks great! A wonderful healthy punch. Love the combo :)
Thank you so much @therneau, I'm not into cold soups but this was really delicious and so healthy!
This looks so yummy @lizelle. Broccoli is my favorite although I have never had it in a soup. I must try it! Yum!
It was delicious @birdsinparadise. I once had a hot broccoli soup at a fancy spa hotel (I won a stay which included treatments in a competition prize, was heavenly). That soup was light and refreshing, wish I knew what they had in there but I think the secret is not to overcook the brocolli.
Thanks for stopping by :)
That is an intersting take. I have made similar juices when i had a juicing stint and those were yummy. I love the deep green color.
Glad your friend is recovering. Sadly lost friends myself to depression.
Thank you so much @freetissues, appreciate your feedback. Depression is very real and sadly rife in today's world :)
@lizelle it indeed does have a healthy appearance Lady Lizelle. Hope your friend makes it! Blessings!
Thank you @papilloncharity, she's still hanging in there, tiny improvements each day!
I usually make hot soups but this one has tempted me to try the cold ones. I love the fresh green colour and that is packed with superfoods. What more could I want?
I'm also a hot soup cook but this was really a delicious change and super healthy! Thanks for stopping by @cecicastor
I have seen so many delicious-looking cold-soup recipes on here! This one is no exception! I have never made cold soup before though... I really need to give it a try, especially on these hot summer nights!
It's a first for me as well, and definitely not the last either, was delicious and so quick! Thanks for stopping by @squishysquid:)