- wash the broccoli florets. Soak almonds in hot water for about 10 minutes. Peel off the skin. Heat oil in a wok over medium heat; add the garlic, onions and saute until the onions have softened. It takes about a minute. Once the onions have softened, add the broccoli florets and saute the broccoli on for a minute. Sprinkle salt, cover the pan and steam cook the broccoli in the pan for about 3 to 4 minutes. Allow the broccoli onion mixture to cool. Once cooled, add the broccoli, soaked almonds and milk into a mixer grinder. Blend to make a smooth puree. Once blended, pour the broccoli almond soup into a saucepan and bring it to boil and turn off the heat. Garnish the Broccoli Almond Soup with crushed black pepper,cream and serve hot.