Potato, Leek and Broccoli Soup with Pancetta Crumbs

Name: Potato, Leek and Broccoli Soup with Pancetta Crumbs
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli—florets coarsely chopped, stems peeled and sliced; 59 milliliters canola oil; 473 milliliters half-and-half or heavy cream; 794 grams small leeks (about , white and light green parts only, thinly sliced (4 cups); 946 milliliters chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 59 milliliters ounces thinly sliced pancetta, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp chopped rosemary; 2 Tbsps chopped sage; 12 servings Salt and freshly ground white pepper; 340 grams sourdough bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 sticks unsalted butter; 2 kilograms Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

Potato, Leek and Broccoli Soup with Pancetta Crumbs might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 505 calories, 11g of protein, and 32g of fat. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. Head to the store and pick up chicken stock, canolan oil, pancetta, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a very large pot, melt 1 stick of the butter.

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Butter

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Pot

Add the leeks, potatoes and broccoli and cook over high heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

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Broccoli

Potato

Leek

Add the stock and 6 cups of water, cover and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until all of the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Working in batches, puree the soup until very smooth. Return the puree to the pot and stir in the half-and-half. Season the soup with salt and white pepper. Keep warm.

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White Pepper

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Stock

Water

Salt

Soup

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Meanwhile, pulse the bread cubes in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. In a large skillet, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in the oil.

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Add the pancetta, sage, rosemary and bread crumbs and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until the crumbs and pancetta are browned and crisp, about 10 minutes.

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Breadcrumbs