LEEK SOUP : PORTUGUESE LEEK SOUP RECIPE

leeks

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: onions

Green onions provide a similar flavor with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth enhances flavor without additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and a neutral flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

Cauliflower reduces carbs while adding creaminess.

Clean and slice leeks, reserving 1/2 cup of the white part, and discarding tough green parts.

Chop onion and carrot finely.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add leeks, onion, and carrot; sauté until softened.

Add diced potato and courgette; stir to combine.

If using, dissolve chicken stock cube in water and add to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.

Blend the soup until smooth if desired.

Season to taste with salt if not using chicken stock.

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