Description
This Creamy Broccoli, Leek & Potato Soup brings together irresistible flavors with simple preparation. It’s a wholesome meal ready in no time, perfect for cold nights or when you want something comforting yet healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1 large leek, cleaned and thinly sliced, green and white parts
- 2 to 3 medium yukon gold potatoes, cubed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium head of broccoli, cut into small florets, stems thinly sliced, with woody ends discarded
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar, plus more to taste
- Pinch of sugar
- Finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they are glistening without browning.
- Stir in the cubed potatoes, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine with the leeks, then pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cover the pot.
- Cook the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender. In the last 4 to 5 minutes, add the broccoli florets and thinly sliced stems. Simmer uncovered until the broccoli is vibrant green and fork-tender.
- Blend the mixture in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream, sherry vinegar, sugar, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives, a drizzle of olive oil, and a crack of black pepper.
Notes
Use an immersion blender for ease and less cleanup.
Adjust the cream and vinegar to customize the soup’s richness and acidity to your taste.
For added texture, reserve some cooked broccoli florets to add back into the soup before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg