Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 pinch

Salt

to taste

2 tbsp

Coriander Leaves

fresh, chopped

2 tbsp

Fresh Cream

1 tsp

Sunflower Oil

1 tsp

Cumin Seeds

crushed

200 g

Button Mushrooms

chopped

1 unit

Broccoli

cut into florets

2 tsp

Black Peppercorns

crushed

2 cup

Water

Step 1
~3 min

Wash the broccoli and mushrooms.

Step 2
~3 min

Cut broccoli into florets and slice mushrooms.

Step 3
~3 min

Heat sunflower oil in a pressure cooker.

Step 4
~3 min

Add crushed cumin seeds and whole black peppercorns.

Step 5
~3 min

Sauté for about a minute.

Step 6
~3 min

Add broccoli and sauté for a minute.

Step 7
~3 min

Add mushrooms and sauté until they start releasing water.

Step 8
~3 min

Pour 2 cups of water and add salt to taste.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.

Step 10
~3 min

Let the pressure release completely, then open the cooker and let the soup cool slightly.

Step 11
~3 min

Using a hand blender, blend everything until smooth.

Step 12
~3 min

Pour the Mushroom and Broccoli Soup into a soup bowl.

Step 13
~3 min

Add a tablespoon of fresh cream on top.

Step 14
~3 min

Garnish with coriander leaves and crushed pepper.

Step 15
~3 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a thicker soup, add a small amount of cornstarch slurry before blending.

Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Moderate
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a side of crusty bread.

Serve as a starter before a main course.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Crusty Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

Comfort food during colder months.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Appetizer
Winter

Popularity Score

65/100

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