RECIPE – Cream of Broccoli & Leek soup

A great soup for the cooler months, and made souper easy (see what I did there) in the Optimum 9400 blender from Froothie.  It can of course be made in any blender, the only difference is you’ll then need to heat in a saucepan.

RAW CREAM OF BROCCOLI & LEEK SOUP

(Serves 2)

• 1/2 medium avocado
• about 1/2 large zucchini
• 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
• 1/2 medium head of broccoli
• about 1/4 piece of leek, roughly chopped
• 1-2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp miso or tamari sauce
• 2 cups warm or hot water
• dash cayenne pepper
• salt & pepper to taste
• Meredith Dairy Goats Cheese for crumbling on top (optional)

1) I first browned the leek in a little bit of light olive oil as I find the raw taste a little too overpowering to put straight into the blender

2) Process all ingredients in the OPTIMUM blender (or an alternative good working blender with a sharp blade system), until smooth & creamy. If using the Optimum blender, I let it blend on Speed 10 for 4-5mins so it also heats up – if using another blender, just blend until smooth then heat in a saucepan.

3) Dollop the goats cheese on top and serve with nice crusty sourdough bread…..or have it solo!