Women need more iron than men. Do you exercise a lot, are you on your period, pregnant or vegetarian? More reasons to keep a close eye on your iron. This menu certainly succeeds. Tuesday:broccoli soup with cashew.
BROCCOLI SOUP WITH CASHEW CREAM FOR 2 PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS 2 shallots, finely chopped • 1 broccoli, florets • 1 L vegetable stock • 150 g soaked unroasted cashew nuts (soak the night before) • 1 glass unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp spicy mustard
PREPARATION Heat some olive oil in a soup pot and fry the shallots. • Add the broccoli florets and fry for a while. • Add the vegetable stock until the broccoli is submerged and slowly bring to the boil. • Meanwhile, make the cream in your blender by mixing the soaked cashew nuts (water drained), almond milk and mustard until smooth. • Puree the soup with an immersion blender when the broccoli is soft. • Add the cashew cream and let it simmer for a while while you stir. • Serve the soup in bowls.
Recipe:Loes van de Mosselaar