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Broccoli Soup with Leeks and Thyme

Broccoli Soup with Leeks and Thyme Ingredients: butter, without salt leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw spices, thyme, dried broccoli, raw soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry Directions: Melt butter in large p...

Broccoli Soup with Leeks and Thyme

Ingredients:
butter, without salt
leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw
spices, thyme, dried
broccoli, raw
soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry

Directions:
Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat.
Add leeks and 4 teaspoons thyme; saute until leeks are almost soft, reducing heat if needed to prevent rapid browning, 7 to 8 minutes.
Transfer 1/2 cup leeks to small bowl; reserve.
Add broccoli and 4 cups broth to pot; bring to boil.
Cover; boil until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Puree soup in blender until smooth.
thin soup with more broth, if desired.
Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons chopped thyme and reserved leeks.