Name: Creamy Broccoli Leek Soup
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing); 2 null leeks (washed and chopped); 4 clove garlic cloves (minced); 1 null white potato (starchy variety, peeled and cubed); 1 null broccoli (roughly chopped head); 1 litre vegetable stock (vegan); 1 tsp sea salt (to taste); 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional for brightness); 1 handful almond flakes (for texture); 1 pinch red pepper flakes (for heat); 1 pinch black pepper (to season); 1 handful chives (chopped); 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (for cheesy flavor)

Creamy Broccoli Leek Soup

This comforting vegan soup is a nourishing blend of leeks, garlic, and broccoli, thickened naturally with starchy potatoes. Simple to prepare in just 30 minutes, it delivers a silky texture without the need for cream. Perfect as a light main or a cozy side, this healthy dish is finished with zesty lemon and cheesy nutritional yeast for a vibrant flavor profile. Serve it with a thick slice of toasted bread spread with vegan butter for the ultimate winter meal.

Instructions

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1

Heat olive oil (1 tbsp) in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté leeks (2) and garlic cloves (4 clove) for 2 minutes until soft, stirring to prevent burning.
2

Stir in white potato (1), broccoli (1), vegetable stock (1 litre), and sea salt (1 tsp). Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are fork-tender.
3

Off heat, use an immersion blender to process the soup into a smooth puree. Alternatively, blend in batches in a standard blender, venting the lid away from your face.
4

Season with black pepper (1 pinch) and stir in lemon juice (1 tbsp) and nutritional yeast (2 tbsp) for extra depth.
5

Serve hot, topped with almond flakes (1 handful), red pepper flakes (1 pinch), and chives (1 handful).