Introduction by Chef Eric

"Broccoli is a rich source of vitamins, a 'superfood'. I love this recipe as it's packed with flavour but uses so few ingredients and of course, the vibrant green reminds me of Ireland"

Ingredients

• 60g Lakeland Dairies Butter 
• 200g Millac Gold Double 
• 860g broccoli florets 
• 4L boiled water 
• Salt & pepper, to taste 

Method

1. Rinse the broccoli florets.
2. Boil the broccoli florets in salted water for 4 minutes, covering with a lid to ensure the broccoli stays green.
3. Drain the broccoli and keep the stock water.
4. Place the broccoli and 400g of stock into a blender and blend on a high speed to puree.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add the Millac Gold Double and Lakeland Dairies Butter and blend on high speed.

Assembly

• Pour the soup into bowls, decorate with blanched, fried broccoli and few drops of olive oil and a swirl of Millac Gold Double for an exquisite mouth feel. 

Steeped in Irish heritage, this recipe is inspired by and celebrates our rich traditions. Enjoy!