Soups

Broccoli and Royal Pom® Pomegranate Soup

Pomegranates add an expected twist to this healthy soup.

Serves: 4.
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Cooking Time: 55 minutes.

Ingredients

• 4 heads of broccoli, cut into small florets
• 2 large leeks, washed, roughly chopped
• 3 large potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup Royal Pom® pomegranate arils
• 3 chicken stock cubes
• Boiling water
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• Pepper, to taste
• Chives, garnish

Cooking Instructions

• To remove pomegranate arils use a sharp knife, cut off the pomegranate crown, then cut the pomegranate into even sections. Immerse the sections in a bowl of cold water and gently roll out the arils with your fingers or a spoon. Discard everything else and strain the water.
• Place broccoli, leeks, potatoes and chicken stock cubes into a large saucepan. Cover with boiling water and simmer until tender.
• Using a blender, blend all ingredients together. Season with pepper and nutmeg.
• Ladle soup into serving bowls and top with pomegranate arils. Garnish with chives. Serve immediately.