Broccoli Bean and Leek Soup

By es123

Ingredients

• 5 cup Water
• 2 1/2 tsp Vegetable Base
• 2 cup Broccoli, bite size florets
• 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive oil
• 2 cup Sweet Onion, small dice
• 2 tsp Fresh Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Leeks, white part only, wash medium dice
• 1 1/2 cup Cannelli Beans, rinsed
• 1 lb Broccoli, chopped
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Pepper

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

In cook pot add 5 cups water and vegetable base, mix and bring to a simmer. Add 2 cups broccoli florets and blanch until just tender, remove from stock, set aside and save both broccoli and stock.



In another pot sauté onions on medium heat in olive oil until transparent, add garlic and with out browning stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add diced leeks and sauté 4 minutes. Add saved vegetable stock, increase heat, bring to a simmer, add chopped broccoli and simmer on medium heat until broccoli is just tender.



Then add cannelloni beans and simmer until beans are heated through, about two minutes.



Turn off heat and blend with a vertical stick blender until completely pureed. Garnish with blanched broccoli florets and serve.