A bright green soup; use frozen broccoli and peas if you fancy, instead of buying them fresh! Za’atar is a spice blend traditionally made with dried herbs such as marjoram or thyme and gives this simple soup a Middle Eastern flair.

Method

1. In a large pan, gently fry the onions in the ghee until softened, about 4 minutes, stirring from time to time.
2. Then add the garlic for 1 minute.
3. Add the broccoli and broth and bring to the boil.
4. Let simmer for 4 minutes then add the peas and turn the heat off.
5. Season, add half lemon juice, 1 tbsp za’atar and blend carefully in batches, tasting for seasoning and adjusting with more lemon juice. 
6. Serve each bowl with za’atar, olive oil and chilli flakes. 

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1 tbs ghee/butter/coconut oil
• 200g (frozen) peas
•  800g broccoli (2 broccoli heads), fresh or frozen
• 800ml stock/broth
• Juice of lemon
• 1 tbs za’atar
• sea salt & pepper

To Serve

• Drizzle extra virgin olive oil
• Extra za’atar to sprinkle
• chilli flakes

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