SLOW COOKER BROCCOLI LEEK LEMON SOUP

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Slow Cooker Broccoli Leek Lemon Soup image

Delicious soup and a great way to get kids to eat broccoli! Don't skimp on the garlic - it makes the soup.

Provided by 2hot2handle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium leeks, finely chopped (white and tender green part only)
1 tablespoon butter
2 bunches broccoli (about 2 lbs)
8 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
6 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lemon, zest of
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cook for 3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Scrape leeks and garlic into slow cooker.
  • Cut off the broccoli florets and chop them. Cut two inches off bottom of the stem. Peel the remainder of the stems and then slice and chop them. Add chopped broccoli to the slow cooker, along with the olive oil, vegetable broth, thyme, white wine and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the sour cream, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, chives and Parmesan cheese. Season it with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • When the soup is finished, transfer it in batches to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if necessary. Stir in half of the lemon chive cream. Ladle into bowls and serve with a dollop of remaining cream and some shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.

Maria Del Rosario Lopez
[email protected]

I can't wait to try this soup! It looks so delicious.


Zeeshan jamali
[email protected]

This soup is so delicious and comforting. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Hamid Khan
[email protected]

I love the bright green color of this soup. It's so inviting!


Jasim Judge
[email protected]

This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Hʀɪᴅᴏʏ Hossen
[email protected]

I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful.


ZROX GAMING
[email protected]

This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Lori Kulstad
[email protected]

I love that this soup is made in the slow cooker. It's so easy to just throw everything in and let it cook all day.


Md sajib Khan
[email protected]

This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rebecca Freeman
[email protected]

I wasn't sure how the lemon flavor would work in this soup, but it was surprisingly delicious! It added a nice brightness to the soup.


Aftab ahmad Hunjra
[email protected]

This soup is a great way to use up leftover broccoli and leeks.


cannon vancuren
[email protected]

I added a little bit of grated Parmesan cheese to the top of my soup and it was the perfect finishing touch.


Adegbola Oluwapelumi
[email protected]

5 stars!


Mahendra Yadav
[email protected]

I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Walakira Sudaisi
[email protected]

A comforting and flavorful soup, perfect for a cold day.


Kojo Koomson
[email protected]

This soup was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the pop of flavor from the lemon.


Shilu Varghese
[email protected]

Creamy with bits of broccoli and leeks. The lemon adds a nice touch of brightness. Everyone at the table really enjoyed it.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #north-american     #soups-stews     #vegetables     #american     #vegetarian     #crock-pot-slow-cooker     #food-processor-blender     #dietary     #broccoli     #equipment     #small-appliance