Broccoli Leek Soup

By barbsjustagirl

98 calories a bowl!

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1-1/2 cups sliced leeks, white 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

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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).
2. 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).