Pear & Leek Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon vegan butter
• 3 leeks (white and light green parts) (white and light green parts chopped)
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 5 bartlett pears (peeled, cored, and chopped)
• 1 russet potato, (peeled and chopped)
• 1 teaspoon ground savory
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt the olive oil and vegan butter in a large pot over medium-high. When hot add in the leeks and sauté for about 5 minutes until the become tender and start to brown.

2. 2

   Add the broth, and use your spoon to scrape up any bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add in the pears and potato and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook 10 to 15 minutes until the potatoes and pear are nice and tender.

3. 3

   Add the spices, then use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth and cream. Alternatively, you could use a standing blender, blending in small batches, being careful not to fill the blender to high so it doesn't erupt. Serve hot.