Spicy Broccoli and Cucumber Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin by washing the broccoli, cucumber, and hot peppers thoroughly.

2. 2

   Chop the broccoli into small florets, peel and dice the cucumber, and finely chop the hot peppers.

3. 3

   Peel and chop the onion and garlic cloves.

4. 4

   In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until they are soft and fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the chopped hot peppers to the pot and sauté for another 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the broccoli florets and diced cucumber to the pot, stirring well to combine.

7. 7

   Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

8. 8

   Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.

9. 9

   Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches.

10. 10

    Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.