Broccoli Leek Soup
Want your kids to eat theier broccoli? THis is the way! My kids wouldn't touch broccoli if you paid them, until they had this soup. They ask for seconds everytime!
2Tbs Olive oil
2 leeks, white and tender green parts, cleaned and sliced in to 1 inch peices
1 1/2 pouns broccoli (apprx four heads of broccoli) with stalks, cut into 1 in peices
4 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c sour cream or plain yogurt
garlic croutons for garnish
In a large pot over med-high heast oil add leeks and saute until softened 3-5 minutes. Then add broccoli and saute until slightly softened anothe 2-4 mintues longer. Then add stock , bring to a boil, cover partially and cook until veges are tender when peirced with a knife , appx 20-40 minutes. Remove from heat. In blender or food processor blend soup until smooth.
To serve ladle into bowls and garnish with a spoonful of sour cream and croutons.
Serves 4
2Tbs Olive oil
2 leeks, white and tender green parts, cleaned and sliced in to 1 inch peices
1 1/2 pouns broccoli (apprx four heads of broccoli) with stalks, cut into 1 in peices
4 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c sour cream or plain yogurt
garlic croutons for garnish
In a large pot over med-high heast oil add leeks and saute until softened 3-5 minutes. Then add broccoli and saute until slightly softened anothe 2-4 mintues longer. Then add stock , bring to a boil, cover partially and cook until veges are tender when peirced with a knife , appx 20-40 minutes. Remove from heat. In blender or food processor blend soup until smooth.
To serve ladle into bowls and garnish with a spoonful of sour cream and croutons.
Serves 4
posted by Belovedlife at 1:41 PM
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