
Broccoli-Spinach Soup with Avocado Toasts
Yields:
4
No cream required: Tahini gives this soup its buttery flavor and silky texture — and makes a serving of dark leafy greens unusually enticing. Sliced avocado dressed with lemon and sprouts jazzes up ordinary crusty bread and rounds out this balanced meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 leek
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock or water
- 1 bunch broccoli
- 6 oz. baby spinach
- cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 Tbsp. tahini
- Coarse salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slice rustic bread
- 2 avocados
- 1/4 cup Radish sprouts
- 1 lemon
Directions
- Step 1Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leek and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add stock; bring to a boil. Add broccoli and cook, covered, until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes.
- Step 2Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, Parmesan, and tahini. Let cool slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3Working in batches, purée soup in a blender until smooth.
- Step 4Top bread with avocado and radish sprouts. Season with salt and pepper, squeeze with lemon, and drizzle with oil.
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