Broccoli Bisque With Gremola ta Garnish

Broccoli Bisque With

Gremolata Garnish

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 leeks, white and lt. green parts only

1 head broccoli, cut into florets, stems peeled and roughly chopped, about 4 1/2 cups

1/2 cup peeled and Yukon Gold potatoes

4 cups chicken stock

1/4 cup whipping cream

Salt and freshly ground pepper

*

Gremolata:

1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

2 tablespoons grated lemon rind

***

Directions:

Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add leeks and saute 3 minutes or until limp. Add broccoli and saute another minute. Add potatoes and toss together. Pour in stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. or until broccoli and potatoes are very tender.

*

Using a hand blender, process vegetables until smooth. Add cream, bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes to amalgamate flavors.

*

Combine parsley, garlic and lemon rind in a mini chop or food processor. Process until well combined. Dot on top of soup before serving.

*

Serves 6