Fennel Leek Soup


This one is from my favorite recipe book, simply in season". This is a wonderfully healthy summer recipe!"!

Steps


Heat oil in soup pot.
Add fennel and leaks and cook 15 minutes , stirring often.
Add 2 cups vegetable broth , cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Let cool slightly.
Puree in batches in food processor or blender.
Add spinach to blender with some of the fennel-leak mixture and process until smooth.
Return mixture to the soup pot.
Stir in remaining 4 cups of broth , plus salt , pepper and cumin / celery salt.
Taste to adjust seasonings and serve.

Ingredients


olive oil, fennel bulbs, leeks, vegetable broth, fresh spinach, salt and pepper, ground cumin