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I love, love……. love, delicious, but  healthy home made soup.  It is my secret weapon to getting over jet-lag.    Just before I go away on a trip I always make a batch of delicious soup ready to devour when I get home.

Here is one of my favourites!

Leek, Broccoli, Spinach Soup

Gail Pearce Elegant-Entertaining
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine #Canadian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 3 medium size organic leeks, washed and chopped
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups organic baby spinach
  • 1 small head organic broccoli, roughly chopped
  • 8 cups turkey, chicken or vegetable stock
  • Season to taste.

Topping Ideas

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes or chopped chives

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil on medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the leeks and garlic. Sauté for a couple of minutes to soften, stirring often to keep the garlic from burning.
  • Add the broccoli, spinach and stock.
  • Season to taste.
  • Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to process until you reach your desired consistency.

Notes

TOPPING SUGGESTIONS
  1. Top with yogurt, red pepper flakes, chopped chives or a drizzle of olive oil.
  2. You can also mix in a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten up the flavour if you like.
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Turkey or Chicken Stock

Gail Pearce Elegant-Entertaining
I like to keep stock on hand so I have it ready for soups or sauces.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine #Canadian
Servings 8 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 carcuss Turkey or Chicken Bones
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 4 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Herb de Provence
  • 1 bay leave
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 8 cups filtered water
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions
 

  • There are a couple of ways to make homemade stock, one method is to use leftover carcass after roasting a chicken or turkey. 
    The second method is to use raw chicken backs and wings.
  • Simply put the leftover bones, vegetables, and herbs in a large pot.
  • If using raw chicken sauté and brown before putting in a large pot.
  • Cover the bones and vegetables with water and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for 4 to 6 hours – skimming off any foam that comes to the surface.
  • Remove the bones and vegetables.
  • Strain the stock.
  • Put the stock in sealed jars for use in sauces and soups.
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