Cancer-Fighting Broccoli Leek Soup
Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish, and this broccoli leek soup is no exception. But what makes it even more special is that it includes ingredients with known cancer-fighting properties.
Why it’s Cancer Conscious
Broccoli is high in bioactive compounds called isothiocyanates which have been found to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in laboratory studies.
Leek contains allicin, a compound that has been shown to have anti-cancer properties.
Garlic contains compounds like allicin and alliinase that have been found to have anti-cancer properties.
Why I Love this recipe
This broccoli leek soup holds a special place in my heart because it’s the recipe that helped me go viral on TikTok for the first time. Without this recipe, this blog wouldn’t even exist!
I also love it for practical reasons – it’s quick and easy to make, taking under 20 minutes from start to finish. Despite its simplicity, it’s packed with flavour and is a crowd-pleaser every time. Plus, it’s perfect for batch cooking, so you can make a big batch on a Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week.
Overall, this broccoli leek soup is a recipe that I can’t recommend enough. It’s delicious, nutritious, and has a special sentimental value for me. I hope you’ll give it a try and see for yourself why it’s such a favourite in my kitchen!
What You'll Need
Materials:
- Pot
- Hand blender or blender
- Bowls
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients:
- 1 large head broccoli
- 1 medium leek, chopped and rinsed
- 1 BPA-free can coconut milk
- 4 cups vegetable stock/broth
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Sprouts to garnish
Additional Toppings:
- Roasted pumpkin seeds
- Olive oil
Steps
1. In a pot over medium heat, heat avocado oil and add the chopped and rinsed leeks. Sauté for 5 minutes.
2 Add broccoli, vegetable stock/broth, coconut milk, and sea salt to the pot. Simmer for 18 minutes.
3. Use a hand blender or transfer to a blender to blend the soup until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
4. Portion the soup into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, pumpkin seeds, sprouts, and a slice of keto bread or whole wheat sourdough bread.
5. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Broccoli Leek Soup!
Broccoli Leek Soup Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium leek chopped and rinsed
- 1 large head broccoli
- 4 cups vegetable stock/broth
- 1 can coconut milk BPA free
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Additional Toppings (optiona but highly recommended)
- alfalfa sprouts to garnish
- 100 grams pumpkin Seeds roasted (2 tablespoons per serving)
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil and add 2-3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 medium leek (chopped and rinsed). Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add 1 large head broccoli (chopped), 4 cups vegetable stock/broth, 1 can coconut milk, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to the pot. Simmer for 18 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, spread 100 grams pumpkin Seeds evenly, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crunchy, about 5-10 minutes. *Keep a close eye on them, as they can burn quickly. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Once soup is done cooking, use a hand blender or transfer to a blender to blend the soup until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Portion the soup into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, pumpkin seeds, and alfalfa sprouts
