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.
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Wow, I like the color and I bet it was delicious and refreshing too!
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Sounds good exceptionally healthy, excellent photography with recipe. Sad story I don't eat cold soups @lizelle so enjoy the treat.
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I prefer hot soups but this was delicious, almost like a veggie smoothie just thicker, thanks for your support @joanstewart :)
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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!
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Thank you @thesteemengine, appreciate your awesome support!
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Oooh, I must try that out. Looks great! A wonderful healthy punch. Love the combo :)
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Thank you so much @therneau, I'm not into cold soups but this was really delicious and so healthy!
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This looks so yummy @lizelle. Broccoli is my favorite although I have never had it in a soup. I must try it! Yum!
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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 :)
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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.
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Thank you so much @freetissues, appreciate your feedback. Depression is very real and sadly rife in today's world :)
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@lizelle it indeed does have a healthy appearance Lady Lizelle. Hope your friend makes it! Blessings!
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Thank you @papilloncharity, she's still hanging in there, tiny improvements each day!
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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?
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I'm also a hot soup cook but this was really a delicious change and super healthy! Thanks for stopping by @cecicastor
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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!
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It's a first for me as well, and definitely not the last either, was delicious and so quick! Thanks for stopping by @squishysquid:)
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Oh, I am most definitely trying this one. I love chia seeds and put them in almost all my food and what is not to love with food that is green? 💚
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Your post on the benefits of chia seeds made me start using them, thank you for that and for stopping by @zen-art :)
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Looks really delicious!!!
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Thank you @cakesbyzuzka!
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That looks good. I have never seen soup served in a glass like that before.
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That looks good. I have
Never seen soup served in a
Glass like that before.
- cosmiccrimes
I'm a bot. I detect haiku.
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Thank you!
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You're welcome Lizelle. Enjoy your day.
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Cool
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Thank you!
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