green goblin soup
1 large | broccoli, chopped into florets |
500 g | asparagus stalks, chopped |
1 large | leek, chopped |
1 | brown onion, chopped |
3 cloves | garlic, crushed |
2½ pints | vegetable stock |
zest and juice of 1 lemon | |
½ tsp | fennel seeds |
½ tsp | salt |
½ tsp | black pepper |
125 ml | (4fl oz) almond milk |
fresh dill | |
2 tsp | olive oil (optional) |
Put the broccoli, asparagus, leek, onion, garlic and stock into a large pan and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. |
Remove the pan from the heat and add the lemon zest and juice, the fennel seeds, salt and pepper. Mix well, then blend with a stick blender until smooth. |
Ladle the soup into bowls and swirl the almond milk over the top. Sprinkle over the dill and drizzle over the olive oil (if using). |
Note: |
No almond milk? Use 80g (2½oz) of soft cheese instead. |