Orange Zest Broccoli Leek Soup Recipes

ORANGE LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• In soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat Cook leeks for 7-8 minutes or until softened and golden brown.
• Add stock, broccoli, oats, orange zest, hot pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
• Stir in milk; continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve each bowlful with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, if desired, and freshly ground pepper.

ORANGE BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm., In the same pan, combine the butter, orange juice, orange zest and salt; heat until butter is melted. Return the broccoli to the saucepan; toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds.

BROCCOLI, LEEK, AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Stir the bacon and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until the bacon has turned golden brown and released its grease, about 7 minutes. Add the butter, leeks, onion, and celery. Cook and stir until the leeks have softened, about 7 minutes.
• Pour in the chicken stock, potatoes, herbes de Provence, coriander, fennel, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are just beginning to turn tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the broccoli, and simmer 5 minutes. Add the milk, and continue simmering until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.
• Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper; sprinkle with chopped green onions to serve.

BROCCOLI SOUP WITH LEEKS AND THYME

Steps:

• Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and 4 teaspoons thyme; sauté until leeks are almost soft, reducing heat if needed to prevent rapid browning, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer 1/2 cup leeks to small bowl; reserve. Add broccoli and 4 cups broth to pot; bring to boil. Cover; boil until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Puree soup in blender until smooth. thin soup with more broth, if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons chopped thyme and reserved leeks.

ORANGE ZEST, BROCCOLI & LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a soup pot on a medium heat.
• Add leeks and cook for 7 - 8 minutes or until softened.
• Add stock, broccoli, oats, orange zest, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil then simmer, covered for about 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
• Stir in milk and let simmer for another 10 minutes.
• Garnish with cheddar cheese and pepper.