This zucchini broccoli soup with white beans and peas is packed with protein and added protein from the beans and peas making it a well-balanced meal perfect for the winter monthsnote - ingredients can be approximate.
Cut ends off 150 g(5 ½oz) zucchini and roughly chop.Cut woody end off 150 g(5 ½oz) broccoli stalk and roughly chop.Peel and roughly chop 4 garlic cloves, 200 g(7oz) potatoes and 100 g(3 ½oz) brown onion.
Drain and rinse 400 g(14oz) white beans
Cook
Heat 15 g(1tablespoon) olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add 100 g(3 ½oz) brown onion and cook until fragrant (approx. 2 minutes). Then add 4 garlic cloves and cook for another minute.
Add 150 g(5 ½oz) zucchini, 150 g(5 ½oz) broccoli, 200 g(7oz) potatoes, 1 L(4cups) vegetable stockBring to a boil then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for at least 15 minutes or until the broccoli stems have softened.
Add 130 g(1cups) frozen peas, 400 g(14oz) white beans, 320 g(1 ½cups) Greek yoghurt, 15 g(1tablespoon) white wine vinegar , 10 g(2tablespoon) Italian herbs salt and pepper cook for another 2 minutes.
Using a stick blender, blend until smooth or desired texture.
Notes
Note 1 - Potatoes All-rounder (Yukon gold) potatoes work best because their starchiness adds to the creaminess of the dish. You could use other potatoes but the texture may change.Note 2 - White wine vinegar Substitutions - white vinegar, white wine, apple cider vinegar, lemon juiceStoring Store in an airtight container for 4-5 daysReheating Microwave. 1 minute intervals until warmed through (approx. 2-3 minutes)Stove. Over medium heat until warmed through (approx. 5 minutes)Freezing In airtight, freezer safe containers/bags for up to 6 months.