Broccoli Leek Soup

Broccoli Leek Soup

 

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups sliced leeks, whit and pale-green parts only

2 tsp. minced garlic

1 cup peeled and cubed potato

6 cups broccoli florets

6 cups vegetable stock

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

 

Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat.  Add leeks and cook until softened (3-4 minutes).  Stir in garlic and cook 1 additional minute.  Add potato cubes and broccoli; cook, stirring, until potatoes begin to soften (3-4 minutes).

 

Pour in stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until broccoli is tender (20-25 minutes).  Puree in batches using a blender or an immersion blender.  Add salt and pepper, then return to pot and warm through (2-3 minutes).  (Makes 6 one cup servings, 98 calories each)

 

( Health.com)

 

YUMMY!!!!!!!

 

Pam