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Broccoli Leek Potato Soup

 We had a couple of cold, rainy days last week. I was in serious need of some warm and filling comfort food. I had just picked up some leeks on my last grocery trip, and I was anxious to put them to use. As soon as I started cooking them up, my kitchen smelled wonderful,…

broccoli leek soup

 We had a couple of cold, rainy days last week. I was in serious need of some warm and filling comfort food. I had just picked up some leeks on my last grocery trip, and I was anxious to put them to use. As soon as I started cooking them up, my kitchen smelled wonderful, and I knew this dish was going to be awesome.

Broccoli Leek Potato Soup – Gluten free//Grain free//Primal  **Dairy free & paleo options**
Serves 4
Ingredients:

  • 2 leeks, roots and dark green tips removed
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 broccoli crowns
  • 2 C chicken broth
  • 2 C raw milk
  • 2 C cheddar cheese
  • 3 TB butter
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high.
  • Dice leeks and add to pot. Saute until tender.
  • Add chicken broth and milk to pot, bring to a simmer.
  • Add potatoes and broccoli. Cover and reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook 6 minutes, until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  • Stir in cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Using an immersion blender, or a standard blender in batches, puree until smooth.
  • Serve with extra cheddar cheese and chives.

**Substitutions**

Dairy-free/Paleo:

  • Replace milk with coconut or almond milk
  • Replace butter with coconut oil
  • omit cheese

Leeks may be replaced with 1 small onion

Potatoes may be replaced with 1 small head of cauliflower

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