Another calcium rich food is broccoli! This delicious soup will up your metabolic rate, fiber intake, vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium.
Ingredients
1 bunch broccoli
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 medium leeks
1 medium potato
1 clove garlic
3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Chop the broccoli into florets. Use a vegetable peeler to to remove the outer layer of the stems, then slice into small pieces. Keep the florets and stem pieces separate. Slice the leeks and potato, and chop the garlic.
In a soup pot, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook for about 3 minutes until tender. Add the broccoli stems, potatoes, and garlic. Sautee for about 2 minutes before adding the broth and 3 cups of water. Cook until potato is tender. Add the florets. Boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Blend the soup in a blender or use an immersion blender until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with a drizzle of half and half and chopped chives, if desired.
Enjoy!
