Broccoli & apple soup

INGREDIENTS

• 2T butter

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3 green apples (Granny Smith or Golden Delicious) peeled, cored and cut into chunks

• 1 head broccoli, broken into florets

• 4 cups vegetable stock

• salt and pepper to taste

• plain yoghurt to garnish

METHOD

1. Melt the butter in a large pot. Brown the onion, then add the apples and stir for about 6 minutes. Pour in the stock and broccoli, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the broccoli is soft.

2. Remove from the heat and use a blender to liquidise the soup. Season with a little salt and pepper. Pour into bowls and garnish with a little dollop of yoghurt.