Broccoli and Pear Soup

An amazing combination of flavours come together in this delicious broccoli and pear soup.

Serves: 8

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 35 min

Total:  50 min

Ingredients

2 large heads of broccoli, washed and chopped into florets
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
4-5 pears, peeled and chopped
2 vegetable stock cubes
6 cups water
salt, to taste

Directions

1. Place pear, sweet potato, stock cubes and water into a large pot.  Bring to boil and cook until potatoes are soft.
2. Add broccoli to the pot and allow to cook until florets turn bright green, about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.
3. Using an immersion blender, puree soup.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Serve warm with a slice of bread.