Creamy Brussel Sprout Soup

Fan or not of Brussel Sprouts, you will surely love this soup!   A healthier version of many "cream" soups, this recipe will nourish your body while comforting your soul. And honestly, you wouldn't know it was made of Brussel Sprouts!

3 tbsp avocado or olive oil

2 large leeks, cleaned, trimmed and chopped

2lbs Brussels sprouts, stemmed and chopped

4 ribs celery, chopped

6 cups of vegetable stock

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp onion powder

Optional:  ¼ cup nutritional yeast (to give it a creamy, cheesy flavor)

Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish with sprouts, fresh herbs, pepper or seeds

Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat.  Add leeks and celery. Sprinkle with salt, garlic and onion powder and stir frequently until soft. Add chopped Brussels sprouts and stir until they are bright green (about 2 mins).  Add broth and bring soup to a boil.  Reduce heat to simmer, cover pot partially and cook until Brussels sprouts are tender (about 15 mins).  Stir in nutritional yeast. Use a hand immersion blender or stand-up blender to puree.  Garnish and serve.