Best Orange Leek Soup Recipes

Orange Leek Soup image

Provided by little_wing

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and light-green parts only)
6 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth or 6 cups low-sodium low-fat vegetable broth
6 cups broccoli florets, cut to small pieces
1 cup large flake oats
1 orange, zest of, medium
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (optional)
fresh ground pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 273.9, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 10.7

Orange Zest, Broccoli & Leek Soup image

Provided by kelly in TO

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups leeks, sliced
6 cups chicken stock
6 cups broccoli, cut into small pieces
1 cup oats, large flake
1 orange, zest of
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
ground pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.1, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 929.2, Carbohydrate 66.2, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 11.5, Protein 24.9