Ginger Broccoli Soup

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

1 tb Ghee
1 md Onion, sliced finely
3 3/4 c  Vegetable stock
2 1/2 c  Water
1 ea 1' piece of ginger, grated
1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
3/4 lb Fresh broccoli, cut into
-- bite sized florets

Melt ghee over medium low heat and add onion. Cook till it begins to brown,
stirring occasionally. Meanwhile heat stock, water, ginger in pot for 5
to 6 minutes, do not let boil. Add onion, cayenne, lemon juice and
broccoli. Cook over medium heat for 7 minutes, stir occasionally. Do not
let soup boil. Serve right away.

Adapted from Ismail Merchant, ‘Indian Cuisine’

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