Three Vegetable Creamy Broccoli Soup

Ingredients (12)

• CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP:
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1 large leek (sliced white part only)
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 or 2 sprigs of fresh thyme (if desired)
• HOMEMADE CROUTONS:
• 2 or 3 slices of crusty Italian Bread (crust removed (if you wish) and cubed)
• 3 tablespoons -4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 -2 cloves garlic