~ Chateau Chantal vineyard ______________________ PUREE of SPINACH & BROCCOLI SOUP ~ seasonless creamy flavor (without cream) * 1 lb. stem-plucked baby spinach leaves 1 (1-lb.) head chopped broccoli 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 bunch chopped leeks 1 chopped Vidalia onion 6 cloves minced garlic 6 chunky chopped carrots 1/2 cup chopped parsley 8 cups organic chicken broth 1 cup white wine juice of 1 fresh lemon coarse salt & cracked black pepper 1/2 tsp. cayenne sour cream & chopped chives Melt butter in stockpot. Add leeks, onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook over low hear until wilted. Add stock, broccoli, parsley and wine. Bring to boil and simmer, covered, 25 minutes. Remove from heat. Add spinach and cover for 5 minutes. Puree in batches and return to stockpot. Stir in lemon juice, salt & pepper to taste and cayenne. Serve in bowls and garnish with dollop of sour cream & chopped chives with CAYENNE WAFERS on the side. (8 servings. ) ~ Before the Harvest ( Chateau C...
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