Sauté onion with olive oil in large pot until tender
Add broth and potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover until tender.
Meanwhile, steam broccoli until bright green.
Add broccoli and basil to pot and blend with immersion blender until smooth
Add salt and pepper to taste.
SUBSTITUTIONS/ALTERNATIVES
You can sauté the onion in coconut oil if you would like and add ½ clove of garlic for a bit of a kick. For a sweeter taste, try sweet potatoes in place of the potatoes. It’s delicious!
TRANSFORMATIONAL NUTRITION BENEFITS
Among other things, broccoli is an amazing source of calcium! Not only does this mineral help build strong bones, studies show it also plays a role in controlling high blood pressure.
Notes:
SUBSTITUTIONS/ALTERNATIVES
You can sauté the onion in coconut oil if you would like and add ½ clove of garlic for a bit of a kick. For a sweeter taste, try sweet potatoes in place of the potatoes. It’s delicious!
