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Roasted Broccoli & Za'atar Soup

A wholesome blend of broccoli and spinach simmered into a creamy, noursihing soup perfect for a comforting seasonal reset.



GLUTEN-FREE | REFINED SUGAR FREE


A comforting bowl of nourishment stars here. Velvety broccoli and vibrant spinach simmer together into a wholesome, soul-warming soup, finished with fragrant herbs and a touch of creaminess for the perfect seasonal reset.


Ingredients:

1 whole brocoli (whole stalks)

1 large leek

1 large brown onion

1 cup fresh spinach

8 cloves garlic, chopped

2.5 cups chicken or vegetable stock

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 lemon, juiced

1 tablespoon za'atar spice blend

3 tablespoons heavy cream OR coconut cream

2 tablespoons minced chives

olive oil, as needed

salt

freshly cracked black pepper


Cheesy Za'atar Garlic Bread

gluten free sourdough toast

cheadder cheese

butter

garlic

za'atar spice blend



Method

  1. preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan forced). lightly grease a baking dish and add chopped broccoli heads and stalks. generously drizzle a coating of olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper. roast for 20-25 minutes, or until slightly charred and tender.

  2. meanwhile, heat a large dutch oven (or heavy bottomed pot) over medium heat. add a generous drizzle of olive oil. add chopped onion and cook until transparent. stir in leeks and cook for another 5 minutes. stir in garlic and za'atar, and cook until fragrant.

  3. pour in vegetable stock, season with salt and pepper then bring the liquid to a boil.

  4. add the roasted broccoli, lemon zest and juice, and spinach. stir until spinach wilts. using a hand blender, or gently ladle the soup into a blender and blend until smooth. transfer soup back to the pot and stir in the cream.

  5. for the cheesy garlic bread, place the bread on a sheet pan. drizzle with olive oil and lightly brush with garlic, add a mound of chedder cheese on top finished with a sprinkle of za'atar blend. bake until cheese is melted and golden.

  6. serve soup warm, garnished with chives and enjoy with a slice of cheesy garlic bread.

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