Broccoli Leek Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 cups water
2 cups vegetable broth
1 large stalk broccoli
1 large leek, rinsed and sliced thin ( dark-green portion discarded)
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbsp spicy brown mustard
1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:

Place water and vegetable broth in a large saucepan.
Cut stem off broccoli and peel. Cut into coins. Chop flowerets roughly. Add coins and flowerets to saucepan. Add leek, rice, salt and pepper to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Whirl mixture in a blender in batches. Add cheese and mustard and whirl until smooth.
Return mixture to saucepan and stir in cream. Gently heat over low heat. Do not boil.
Serve warm, garnish with steamed broccoli flowerets, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	211.62 Kcal (886 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.27g	17%
Cholesterol	33.14mg	11%
Sodium	795.98mg	33%
Potassium	219.29mg	5%
Total Carbs	19.94g	7%
Sugars	2.3g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	7%
Protein	8.48g	17%
Vitamin C	19.5mg	33%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	200.3mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	74.23 Kcal (311 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.95g	17%
Cholesterol	11.62mg	11%
Sodium	279.22mg	33%
Potassium	76.92mg	5%
Total Carbs	7g	7%
Sugars	0.81g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	7%
Protein	2.97g	17%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	33%
Iron	0.6mg	10%
Calcium	70.3mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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