Cauliflowe​r, Parsnip, Apple & Leek Potage

My new discovery of the week, is the tasty and soup-friendly leek. Surprisingly, this is my first time incorporating this less potent, giant-styled onion in one of my soups, and I found it really easy to work with. Leeks release a wonderful aroma and flavour to your meals without an overpowering, presence. It's also so easy to clean and doesn't leave you keeled over the kitchen sink cursing the non-stop tears that onions punish us with.

Since I had a massive bag of apples left from my trip to Quinn's farm, I decided a little twist to my already very white, veggie soup (Cauliflower, parsnip & leek) couldn't hurt.

The blend of ingredients mingled right away in my Ninja blender and I was proud to have made the introduction. This guilt free potage is one of the few white coloured meals you could eat without the associated fats, calories & carbs that we are typically left with.

If you are a skeptic of the fruit & veggie soup mix - it is time for you to abandon your trench! My very picky hubby squirmed around in his seat at the idea of apples in his soup, but if I do recall clearly, was the first to lick his bowl clean & ask if there were leftovers for lunch...Hmmm...
Lets embrace the fall season with this refreshing change!

xo Dom Appetit!

Cauliflowe​r, Parsnip, Apple & Leek Potage
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25-30 mins

Tools Needed: large saucepan, blender, cutting board, paring knife, peeler, wooden spoon, measuring spoons & cups

Ingredients:
1 small cauliflower chopped
5 parsnips peeled & chopped
2 medium leeks cleaned & thinly sliced
2 apples chopped
2 cups of water
Olive oil
Salt & Pepper for taste

Directions:
1) In a large saucepan, bring cauliflower & parsnip to a boil. Once softened add apples (they soften fast so make sure to add them last!). Drain from saucepan and dump into blender with 1/2 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
2) Over medium to high heat, add a couple tablespoons of olive oil to the saucepan & add the thinly sliced leeks. Continuously stirring until translucent & lightly browned. Add in the cauliflower mixture and 1.5 cups of water. Spice with salt, pepper, and if you are feeling a little wild, stir in some hot chillies! Let simmer for 10-15 mins and enjoy.