A warm healthy soup with crusted French bread is perfect for a cold night.
Prep Time: 5 minutesmins
Cook Time: 25 minutesmins
Ingredients
2tbspOlive Oil
1tbspbutter
1SmallOnion
1SmallShallot, chopped
2Garlic Cloves, minced
2MediumZucchini, grated and squeeze the excess water
2Medium Leeks - white part only
1LargePotato, Cut in to medium size chunks
4CupsChicken Stock
1Fresh Thyme Sprig
Salt and Pepper to taste
Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese for Garnish
Instructions
First chop onions. garlic, potato, leeks, and zucchini, and place in a mixing bowl.
Then, add olive and butter to the large pot and cook on high. Next, add the vegetables, and fresh thyme sprig. Turn the heat down to medium and saute for 2 - 3 minutes and add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir the vegetables so they don't stick to the bottom.
Next, pour in the chicken broth, and cook for 25 minutes or until the vegetables unti they are soft.
Remove the thyme sprig and use the immersion blender to blend the soup. Do it slowly and blend until smooth.
Servewithh French Bread and garnish with parmesan cheese.
Equipment
1 Large Pot
1 Immersion Blender, Can also use a regular blender.