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Creamy Broccoli Rabe Soup with Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli rabe, ends trimmed
• 1 ½ Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and fresh pepper
• 1 Tbsp. unrefined coconut oil
• 2 Leeks, trimmed, white and light green parts sliced thin
• 2 Large cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ Tsp. coriander seeds
• 1 Medium potato or 2 small, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch chunks
• 3 ½ Cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• ½ Cup unsweetened cultured non-dairy yogurt (preferably unsweetened cultured coconut yogurt), plus more serving
• Crispy Quinoa:
• 1 Cup cooked quinoa
• 3-4 Tsp. extra virgin olive oil
• To crisp the quinoa, heat 3 teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Once the skillet is hot, add the quinoa and a couple pinches of salt; cook until crisp and golden. You will hear the quinoa pop and see it brown a bit when it's ready, about 8 to 10 minutes. (If you notice the quinoa sticking or burning in places, add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil.) Remove from heat and place in a clean bowl; set aside.
• Step 2:
• Preheat oven to 375° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.In a bowl, toss together broccoli rabe, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste until broccoli rabe is evenly coated.Turn broccoli rabe out onto prepared pan and cook for 15-20 minutes, until tender and lightly browned. Set aside.
• Step 3:
• While broccoli rabe is roasting, sauté the leeks. Heat a large soup pot over medium heat, when pot is hot add the coconut oil and leeks; stir and cook until soft and translucent in color, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and coriander seeds, and stir for 30-40 seconds, until fragrant. Add the sliced potatoes, broth, ¾ teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; bring soup to a boil, cover, and turn heat down to a simmer. Cook soup until potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a sharp knife, about 15-20 minutes.
• Step 4:
• Add roasted broccoli rabe – reserving a few smaller pieces for serving – and yogurt; stir and simmer for another 2 minutes, turn heat off.Let soup cool for about 10 minutes before pureeing.
• Step 5:
• In batches, puree soup in a food processor or blender on high. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust if needed. Return the soup to the pot and bring to a boil. Serve soup and top with crispy quinoa, an extra dollop of yogurt, and extra pieces of roasted broccoli rabe.