Broccoli, Potato and Leek Soup
Author: 
Recipe type: Soup
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
 
Easy and nutritious soup. Great for cold weather. No cream necessary!
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 leek
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 broccoli stalk, chopped roughly with stalk included
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper
  • Shredded cheese of your choice (I used mexican, but cheddar would be great too)
  • Turkey Bacon
Instructions
  1. Saute leeks and garlic in olive oil about 5 minutes until softened
  2. Add potatoes, broccoli, and chicken broth
  3. Bring to a boil then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes
  4. In the meantime, fry up the turkey bacon, let cool and chop into bits
  5. After 20 minutes, blend soup with an immersion blender
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste
  7. Top with cheese and turkey bacon
Recipe by The Calisoffs at https://www.calisoff.com/2014/03/23/fresh-picks-mar-12/