This quick and easy soup is refreshing. The mint gives a lovely kick and the broccoli is just cooked for 5 minutes keeping all its flavour, vitamins and colour. I prefer to use only boiling water, no stock so the full flavour of the broccoli comes out, but feel free to use stock for a stronger flavour. The brie and almonds at the end add great flavour and texture.

Editor's tip: this makes a delicious and hearty lunch but if serving as a starter you may prefer to serve it with fewer or no brie slices.Method

● Warm the oil in a soup pan together with the garlic and fresh ginger. Stir and after a minute add the broccoli and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté and stir for a couple of minutes, then add the boiling water and rock salt and cover.

● Cook covered over medium high heat for 5 minutes from boiling point. Then add the mint, stir and switch off.

● Blend the soup with a stick hand blender until smooth.

● Add the parmesan cheese and blend for a final round.

● Serve the soup hot and decorate each portion with a couple of slices of brie, some flaked almonds, a couple of mint leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

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