Winter Green Super Soup
Broccoli, greens and leeks make a super soup with great flavor and an impressive array of nutrients. This soup is guaranteed to disappear quickly!Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 leek, washed, sliced
- 3 sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1L low-sodium vegetarian stock
- 25g rocket leaves
- 25g spinach, raw
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Black pepper to taste
- 100g fresh broccoli florets
- 10g chopped parsley
- 250ml water
- 400g condensed skimmed milk or fat-free half-n-half
Method
- Fry the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pan or nonstick wok. Cook for 3 minutes until it is lightly golden.
- Add the leek, potatoes, stock, rocket, spinach and seasonings and simmer over low heat, covered, for about 20 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and parsley, cover, and simmer on low for another 15 minutes.
- Add a little water and a can of condensed skimmed milk. Puree in the blender. Chill until ready to serve or reheat and serve in a bowl with a sprinkle of grated cheddar (or Parmesan) cheese and chopped parsley on top.
