This quick and creamy broccoli leek soup is quintessential fall. Made from a few simple, healthy ingredients your entire family will love this dish. When you’re short on time, but want a warm cozy meal, be sure to give this recipe a try.
Start by sautéing trimmed broccoli, sliced leeks, and minced garlic in a pan with butter. Season with freshly cracked salt and black pepper. Add rinsed and drained cannellini beans and chicken broth. Buzz until smooth and creamy, then top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and enjoy! Simple, quick, and healthy!
When you’re short on time but want something warm, cozy, and filling, be sure to give this recipe a try. This post is sponsored by BLACK+DECKER While I was compensated for my time, all opinions are my own.
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INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR QUICK AND CREAMY BROCCOLI LEEK SOUP
Butter – This recipe calls for two tablespoons of salted butter to sauté the vegetables. You want the vegetables to be soft and lightly browned but not crispy.
Broccoli – You’ll need 12 ounces of broccoli florets for this recipe. Be sure to wash and trim the broccoli removing any bad spots.
Leeks – This recipe calls for 2-3 leeks depending on size. Remove the top dark green leaves of the leek leaving behind the root portion. Wash well and slice into ½ inch rounds. You’ll need about 2 cups for this recipe.
Garlic – This recipe calls for 2-3 cloves of minced garlic. You’ll want about 1-1.5 teaspoons.
Cannellini Beans – Using your BLACK+DECKER kitchen wand with can opening attachment, open a can of cannellini beans. Rinse and drain the beans before use.
Seasoning – Season this dish using the BLACK+DECKER kitchen wand with 2 in 1 salt and pepper grinder attachment.
Broth – This recipe calls for 4-5 cups of chicken broth. If you use low sodium broth, be sure to season the soup accordingly.
Parmesan Cheese – Finish this dish with freshly grated parmesan cheese. The freshly grated cheese adds a layer of flavor that’s hard to resist.
HOW TO MAKE QUICK AND CREAMY BROCCOLI LEEK SOUP
Heat a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat and add the butter.
Next, add the prepared leeks, trimmed broccoli, and minced garlic. Sauté until tender and lightly browned but not crispy.
Next, season the vegetables using your BLACK+DECKER kitchen wand with salt and pepper grinder attachment.
Then, open a can of cannellini beans using you BLACK+DECKER kitchen wand with can opener attachment. Rinse and drain the beans before adding them to the pot with the vegetables. Next, deglaze the pan with the chicken broth. Stir well and simmer. Once the vegetables are tender use your BLACK+DECKER kitchen wand with immersion blender to buzz the soup until it is smooth and creamy. Top the soup with freshly grated parmesan cheese and few turns of black pepper. Serve hot and enjoy.
Please note: If the soup is too thin, you can let it simmer over medium-low heat to thicken it. If the soup is too thick, simply add more broth to thin it out.
STORAGE
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through. Looking for more recipes? Try my Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup.
