Broccoli, Ginger and Turmeric Soup

This slow cooker Broccoli, Ginger and Turmeric Soup is all kinds of goodness for a fiery change up on the soup front! 

It offers a powerhouse of anti-inflammatory ingredients and will warm you right up on a cold day.

Did you know? 
~ Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. The popular spice is a natural and offers powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. 🌱🙌🏻’

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Course: Main Course
Servings: 6 -8

What You Need:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cups of leeks chopped
• 2 tbsp ginger chopped
• 8 cups of broccoli florets roughly 2 heads
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp sea salt
• pinch of black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cups vegetable stock

What to Do:

1. Heat a large pan over medium heat, and melt the butter. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, 8 or so minutes, until leeks are cooked through.
2. Transfer the leeks to a 4 to 5 litre slow cooker with the ginger, broccoli, turmeric, sea salt, olive oil and stock.
3. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, until broccoli is tender.
4. Using a blender or hand held blender, blend until creamy and smooth.
5. Serve with yogurt and big slice of wholemeal bread.

Notes:
CAUTION: do not cook this on high and be cautious to not overcook the soup (can cause bitterness)

Serve warm with plain unsweetened yogurt or sour cream, or a slice of wholemeal bread.

​Enjoy!