Creamy Broccoli & Leek Soup

Serves 3

​Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion or a small handful of spring onions
1 clove of garlic
2 leeks – white part only
1 large head of broccoli
1L vegetable stock
½ cup cream
90g cheese

Method
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1. Heat olive oil in a deep saucepan
2. Dice the onion, garlic and leeks and cook in the oil for 3-5 minutes
3. Add the vegetable stock and heat through
4. Roughly chop the broccoli and add the soup mix
5. Cook until broccoli has softened
6. Allow soup to cool then blend the mixture until smooth. Stir in the cream (optional)
7. Garnish with pepper, herbs and cheese of your choice (30g of cheese per serve)