Cream of Broccoli and Leek Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. broccoli
  • 3/4 lb. leeks
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 5 cups water

Preparation

Step 1



Trim and coarsley chop broccoli, separating the stalks and tops and chop leeks washed and trimmed of green tops

Saute leeks and broccoli stalks in one stick of butter for 3 mins. Add potatoes and broth and water and bring liquid to boil

Cook for 20 mins or until veg are tender. Pour mixture in blender in batches or stir with imersion blender

Stir in heavy cfream and season with salt and pepper.
DO NOT BOIL