Soup: Paleo Bacon & Broccoli Curried Soup with Almonds

By Dski

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces;
• 1 cup leeks, green part discarded and white finely chopped;
• 1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped;
• 4 cups broccoli, finely chopped;
• 1 tsp curry powder;
• 1/2 tsp dried basil;
• 3 cups chicken stock;
• 1 cup coconut milk;
• 4 tbsp almonds, chopped;
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a pot over a medium heat and cook the bacon for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bacon from the pot, set aside and add the leeks and carrots to the pot in the rendered bacon fat.

Stir often and cook until soft.
Add the broccoli, curry powder and basil and cook for a few more minutes.

Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until the broccoli is soft.

Add the bacon back in the pot and stir in the coconut milk.

Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, reheat the liquid and serve sprinkled with chopped almonds on top.