Broccoli Soup

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced leeks (white and light green parts)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt (divided)
• 1 head of broccoli
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil (optional)
• Pinch of black pepper
• Shredded Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. 2Add ½ tablespoon of salt, and leeks.
3. 3Boil for ten minutes. Remove leeks.
4. 4Add broccoli and remaining salt to water.
5. 5Boil broccoli, just until tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove broccoli from water, reserving the water that the broccoli and leeks boiled in.
6. 6Add herbs, if using, and boil for thirty seconds.
7. 7Place all vegetables in a blender. Add 3 cups of reserved water and blend until smooth. Add additional water to achieve desired consistency.
8. 8Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.