Leek, Broccoli & Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup pieces or slices mushrooms
• 3 tbsps butter
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1/2 cup 1% milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup green peas
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 2 cups chopped broccoli
• 2 cups cauliflower
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 leek

Directions

1. Clean all vegetables and slice leeks into 1" to 1/2" pieces. Chop broccoli and cauliflower. Finely chop garlic cloves.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large stock pot, then saute leeks, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots for 10 minutes.
3. Add chicken (or vegetable) broth, plus 2 cups of water to the pot. Add 1/2 cup each of sour cream and 1% milk. Puree soup with a blender or mixer and salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!!!
4. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 minutes.