Orange Leek Soup

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups thinly sliced leeks ( and light-green parts only)
• 6 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth or 6 cups low-sodium low-fat vegetable broth
• 6 cups broccoli florets, cut to small pieces
• 1 cup large flake oats
• 1 orange, zest of, medium
• 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (optional)
• fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 in soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat cook leeks for 7-8 minutes or until softened and golden brown.
• 2 add stock, broccoli, oats, orange zest, hot pepper flakes, salt and pepper. bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
• 3 stir in milk; continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
• 4 taste and adjust seasoning.
• 5 serve each bowlful with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, if desired, and freshly ground pepper.