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cream of brocolli soup

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There are not alot of things that I am proud of regarding my Cuban-culture, for example the negative stigma that all Cubans are loud and crazy.  However, some things in the Cuban diet, I like alot. For instance, Cream of Malanga soup. I do my own spin and add Broccoli. Although it is high in calories, it is high in other nutrients like potassium, Protein, Thiamine, and contains other nutrients in smaller levels.  This recipe is great if you have the flu, for someone who is elderly and/or anyone who has a compromised immune system, or anyone who likes soups in their diet. Notice, I don't add salt to my soup because I like to use little to no salt in my cooking for health reasons. But, if you are a salt lover, add more salt.  Ingredients: (3) stalks of broccoli 2 chicken drumsticks  1 orange halved 1 tablespoon of Olive oil  2 large piece of Malanga a sprinkle of oregano  a sprinkle of onion powder    Put all ingredients ...