Elegant Brokkoli Suppe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 600g fresh broccoli.
02 - 50g butter.
03 - 1 tbsp sunflower oil.
04 - 1 leek stalk.
05 - 2 garlic cloves.
06 - 1 tsp allspice.
07 - 1/2 tsp baking soda.
08 - 1 liter veggie stock.
09 - Juice of a fresh lemon.
10 - Pomegranate seeds, for topping.
11 - Toasted pine nuts, for topping.
12 - 2 tbsp coconut milk (if you want).
13 - Salt, to taste.
14 - Pepper, to taste.
15 - Good olive oil for a finishing touch.

# Instructions:

01 - Dish up with the saved broccoli florets, sprinkles of pomegranate and pine nuts, and a splash of olive oil to finish it off.
02 - Blend everything until it’s super smooth, then adjust flavor with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in some coconut milk if you like.
03 - Pour in your veggie stock, then toss in baking soda and allspice. Keep the lid on and let it all cook for 10-15 minutes.
04 - Toss in the broccoli florets and the chopped stem, and let them soften up for a couple of minutes.
05 - Melt butter with oil in a pot, then let the leek and garlic gently cook on low until soft.
06 - Chunk up the white of the leek after rinsing it well. Chop the garlic really fine.
07 - Break up the broccoli into little chunks and wash them up. Peel the stem and chop it up. Set aside a few of the nicest bits for later garnish.

# Notes:

01 - This is a speedy oriental twist on classic broccoli soup.
02 - Fun toppings add a nice mix of crunch and flavor.
03 - You’ll have it done in just half an hour.