Leek, Broccoli & Bacon Soup
A warm dish for the winter time. Bacon, leeks and broccoli are a perfect combination but feel free to remove the bacon for a vegan dish.
Leek, Broccoli & Bacon Soup
2013-12-18 10:13:16
Serves 3
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
- 5 fresh leeks
- 1 fresh head broccoli
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 carrot
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon marjoram
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- fresh ground nutmeg
- 1 liter boiled water
- 3 slices back bacon (extra fat removed)
- mixed seeds (sesame, pumpkin, sunflower)
Instructions
- Dice the leeks, carrot, garlic and broccoli.
- Stir fry the leeks in coconut oil until softened. Then add garlic and carrot. Strir fry for a few more minutes.
- Add the broccoli, water and spices and bring to a boil.
- Add the bacon strips and simmer for 25 minutes or until the carrots and broccoli has cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes.
- Remove the bacon and blend the soup with a soup blender.
- Slice the bacon (using a scissors will help) and dress on soup. Add mixed seeds on top for some crunch and extra taste.
- Enjoy!
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