Broccoli And Leek Soup With Croutons (Low Fat) Recipe

Name: Broccoli And Leek Soup With Croutons (Low Fat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices thick whole meal bread, crusts removed, cut into 1cm pieces; olive oil flavored cooking spray; 1 leek, pale section only, halved lengthways, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 large potato, peeled, finely chopped; 4 cups vegetable stock; 600 g broccoli, cut into small florets; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf; 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream

Servings: persons

2 slices thick whole meal bread, crusts removed, cut into 1cm pieces
olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 leek, pale section only, halved lengthways, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 large potato, peeled, finely chopped
4 cups vegetable stock
600 g broccoli, cut into small florets
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream

1
Preaheat oven to 200degC. Place the bread cubes on a baking tray and spray lightly with olive oil spray. Bake, turning once, for 10 mins or until golden.
2
Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan over medium heat and spray with olive oil spray.
3
Add the leek. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins or until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until aromatic.
4
Add the potato and stock. Bring to the boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Add the broccoli and simmer for 5 mins or until the broccoli is tender.
6
Set aside to cool slightly.
7
Place the mixture into a blender along with the parsley and basil and blend until smooth.
8
Transfer the soup to a clean saucepan and stir over med-low heat until heated through.
9
Ladle soup among serving bowls and top with sour cream and croutons, season with salt and pepper and serve.

197

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices thick whole meal bread, crusts removed, cut into 1cm pieces, olive oil flavored cooking spray, 1 leek, pale section only, halved lengthways, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Broccoli And Leek Soup With Croutons (Low Fat) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli And Leek Soup With Croutons (Low Fat)

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