2 broccoli florets
1 medium size onion, chopped finely
1 medium size potato- chopped to small pieces
2-3 cloves garlic- chopped finely
½ cup water
1 tsp Olive oil
1 bay leaf / Tej patta
1 tsp chia seeds
salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup fat free or double toned milk
Cut and cube broccoli florets and keep aside. Heat 1 tsp Olive oil and saute bay leaf, onion and garlic till brown. Add potato, broccoli florets, salt, black pepper and water, bring to boil for 10 min till the veggies are cooked. Cool and blend the mixture. Boil the blended mixture and add 1 cup milk and chia seeds, stirring constantly. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and serve hot. Remove the bay leaf before blending
This low calorie soup is ideal meal for weight watchers in winters. Broccoli is rich in Vit C, Vit K, Calcium, omega 3 fatty acids, cholesterol lowering radicals, antioxidants and vitamins. Broccoli is a good carb and is high in fiber, which aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar, and curbs overeating. Chia seeds are rich in protein and fibre. They keep you full for long and aid in clearing bowels. They help in weight loss.
