Greens Soup

SERVES
3
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
5
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
40
MINUTES
CUISINE
COURSE
Side
Method
Melt the oil in a large pan over a low heat. Add the onion and leeks and cook for five minutes, until softened. Add the broccoli and kale, stir well and cover.
Cook for five minutes, stir occasionally. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Take the pan off the heat. Purée the soup with a hand blender until smooth. Season to taste and ladle into warmed serving bowls. Serve with brown bread or a wholemeal pitta.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 leeks, finely sliced
250g broccoli, broken into florets
200g kale, cut out the hard stalks
500ml vegetable stock
salt and pepper to season

Method
Melt the oil in a large pan over a low heat. Add the onion and leeks and cook for five minutes, until softened. Add the broccoli and kale, stir well and cover.
Cook for five minutes, stir occasionally. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Take the pan off the heat. Purée the soup with a hand blender until smooth. Season to taste and ladle into warmed serving bowls. Serve with brown bread or a wholemeal pitta.
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