zucchini leek soup
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Total time: 55 mins
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 leeks, white part only, chopped
  • 2 small zucchini, chopped
  • 350g potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons green onion, white and green parts, thinly chopped
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the leeks until soft, but don't let them brown, about 7 minutes.
  2. Add the zucchini, potatoes and vegetable broth. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
  3. Purée the soup with a handheld blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the soup in bowls topped with the chopped green onion and a dash of olive oil.
Recipe by Savormania at http://www.savormania.com/zucchini-leek-soup/