Cauliflower Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 1 head broccoli, cut into individual florets
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into individual florets
• 1 leek, split down the middle, outer layer removed, sliced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 3 stalks of celery, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 cloves of garlic
• Garlic salt to taste
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp EVOO
• 1/2 stick butter
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1-2 scoops of collagen powder per serving

Directions

1. 1Heat EVOO in large, heavy Dutch oven over medium
2. 2Add carrots, celery, onion, and leeks and cook until soft and onions are translucent
3. 3Add garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown
4. 4Add broth and water
5. 5Add cauliflower and broccoli
6. 6Partly cover the pot, and simmer gently until cauliflower/broccoli are tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes
7. 7Remove from stove and place Dutch oven on towel on the counter
8. 8Add 1/2 stick of butter
9. 9Use immersion/hand blender, and puree broth, vegetables, and butter until consistent
10. 10Ladle into bowls and serve
11. 11Optional – add 1-2 scoops of collagen peptide powder into bowls of soup