ORANGE ZEST, BROCCOLI & LEEK SOUP

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Low GI and awesome. I was surprised when I first tried this to find that the little amount of orange zest I added was enough to create such a wonderful flavour combined with the other ingredients. This is not a blended soup, so it still feels like you're eating a full meal by itself and when frozen, the flavours will intensify giving the soup a bit more bite.

Provided by kelly in TO

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

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

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