Cream Of Broccoli Soup

• 1 10oz bag frozen broccoli
• 2 leeks white only sliced in 1/2 moons
• 2 12oz cans white potatoes sliced
• 2 12oz cans chicken broth
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 3 TBLS ex-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 slice bacon
• 1 TSPN each salt, pepper & thyme
• 6oz shredded cheddar cheese

1. 1.tlean leeks theory
2. 2.took leeks and bacon in oil for 10 minutes
3. 3.temove bacon slice and add white wine reduce by 1/2
4. 4.tdd chicken broth, potatoes, broccoli, salt, pepper & thyme, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. 5.tadle 1/2 of the soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Make sure the top of the blender is not air tight as to let the steam escape. Pour mixture to a separate pot. Repeat until all soup is blended smooth.
6. 6.tn low heat mix in cream and cheese & stir until cheese is melted and the two are blended into the soup
7. 7.te-season to taste.

frozen broccoli, leeks white only, white potatoes, chicken broth, white wine, olive oil, heavy cream, bacon, salt, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/cream-of-broccoli-soup-1230457 (may not work)