Ginger Broccoli Soup – Appetizers

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 & 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 & broccoli.

Cook over medium heat for 7 minutes, stir occasionally. Do not let soup boil. Serve right away. Adapted from Ismail Merchant, “Indian Cuisine”