Soup: Leek, Broccoli & Cauliflower Soup

A versatile leek soup that you can be creative with and add your favorite vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 55 mins

Total Time: 65 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Leek, Broccoli & Cauliflower Soup

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

2 tbsps olive oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup 1% milk
3 tbsps butter
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped carrots
2 cups cauliflower
3 cloves garlic
2 leek
1 cup pieces or slices mushrooms
1/3 cup green peas
2 cups water

Instructions

1. Clean all vegetables and slice leeks into 1" to 1/2" pieces. Chop broccoli and cauliflower. Finely chop garlic cloves.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large stock pot, then saute leeks, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots for 10 minutes.

3. Add chicken (or vegetable) broth, plus 2 cups of water to the pot.

Add 1/2 cup each of sour cream and 1% milk. Puree soup with a blender or mixer and salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!!!

4. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 minutes.

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