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1. Cut leek lengthwise and separate layers; wash to remove any grit. Then cut leeks into thin slices the short way.

2. Heat oil in a large soup pot and sauté leeks about 5 minutes, until soft.

3. Add potatoes and broccoli (except reserved florets), and the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

4. Purée soup using a blender wand, or in a blender. Return soup to pot, if using a blender.

5. Add reserved florets and cook for a few minutes, then add milk and heat gently but do not boil.

6. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Notes: 
• We generally use whole milk, but any type of milk works here. You can even skip the milk and use vegetable broth for a vegan soup. 
• A little grated cheddar added when serving turns this into a lovely broccoli-cheddar soup.
• Or, season with curry powder for a zippy curried broccoli soup.

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Ingredients: 

1 large leek (white parts only)

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 medium-size potatoes, diced (peeled or unpeeled)

1 pound broccoli (cut in small pieces; reserve some florets)

3 cups chicken or vegetable broth

½ cup milk

 

Active time: 
20 minutes
Yield: 
4 servings
Nutrition: 
Calories: 230, Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 710mg, Carbohydrate: 39g, Fiber: 7g, Protein: 9g
Author: 

An Oldways recipe and photo.

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Diet: 
Mediterranean DietVegetarian & Vegan Diet
Recipe tags: 
Affordable Staff Favorites
Course: 
Soups & Appetizers
Dietary choice: 
Vegetarian Gluten-free
Rating: 
Average: 4.5 (2 votes)

Source URL: https://oldwayspt.org/recipes/creamy-broccoli-soup