BROCCOLI SOUP WITH LEEKS AND THYME

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons butter
3 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 3 large)
6 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 1/4 pounds broccoli crowns, chopped (about 8 generous cups)
4 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and 4 teaspoons thyme; sauté 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.

Tahir Khanii
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I made this soup in a slow cooker, and it was perfect.


Comfort Akrabah
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham.


Comedian Ola
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I added some chopped bacon to this soup, and it was a great way to add some extra flavor.


Romiyah Ross
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Shivnarayan Chaudhary
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I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and it was still delicious.


Jeffrey Tromp
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This soup is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diets.


Jeanie Rathgeber
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I only had frozen broccoli on hand, and it worked just as well as fresh broccoli.


Ahmed Guled
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cheese.


Josy Diaz
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I added some cooked chicken to this soup, and it was a great way to make it a more complete meal.


Ashikuzzaman Ashik
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I made this soup with gluten-free bread, and it was still delicious.


Temitayo Folashade
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This soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.


olusola afolayan
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


tayyab masroor
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover broccoli.


Kaine Streetly
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and they all asked for the recipe.


Abbas Adam
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it, and they always ask for seconds.


Afia Uddin
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the leeks and thyme add a nice touch.


Mon Corraya
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, filling, and satisfying. I love the combination of broccoli, leeks, and thyme.


Beautiful Woman
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


gisubizoJaen Damasene
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This broccoli soup was a hit with my family! It was creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. I added a bit of extra cheese and croutons, and it was perfect.