Creamy Broccoli And Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 300 g broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 100 ml water
• 100 ml reduced fat cream
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 5 g fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup cooked pearl barley
• 2 tablespoon plain low fat yoghurt for garnish

Preparation

1. put the olive oil, thyme and onions into a medium pot on a medium heat.
2. sweat the onions until soft and translucent. add the broccoli, cream and water and put a lid on the pot.
3. cook for 5 minutes until the broccoli is soft.
4. add the parsley and remove from the heat.
5. blend in small batches until smooth.
6. remove the soup from the blender, pour back into the pot and season with salt and pepper.
7. add the cooked barley and heat the soup. serve with a dollop of yoghurt to garnish and fresh chopped herbs.