5 broccoli and leek soup with croutons and Recipes

thick whole meal bread, crusts removed, cut into 1cm pieces, olive oil flavored cooking spray, leek , pale section only, halved lengthways, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, crushed, potato, peeled, finely chopped, vegetable stock, broccoli, cut into small florets, fresh parsley leaves, fresh basil leaf, low-fat sour cream

whole wheat bread, crusts removed, cut into 1cm pieces, olive oil flavored cooking spray, leek , pale section only, halved lengthways and thinly sliced, garlic cloves, crushed, potato, peeled, finely chopped, water, low-sodium vegetable bouillon cube, crumbled, broccoli, cut into florets, fresh parsley leaves, fresh basil leaf, low-fat sour cream

broccoli, leeks, celery, sliced, garlic cloves, crushed, potato, diced, vegetable stock, cauliflower, spinach, asparagus, sliced, bay leaves, black pepper, crusty bread, to serve, croutons, to serve

unsalted butter , plus 2 tbsp cold , cut into pieces, yellow onions or sliced leeks (white parts only, well rinsed), salt, freshly ground white pepper, nutmeg, minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme leaves, all-purpose flour, chicken stock or canned , low-sodium chicken broth, frozen broccoli, thawed and separated, heavy cream, shredded medium cheddar, croutons, for garnish , recipe follows, cubed french bread, extra-virgin olive oil, essence or creole seasoning , recipe follows, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme