Smooth Broccoli Soup - Velouté Aux Brocolis

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and prepare all the vegetables cut up in small pieces.
2. 2
   In a pot melt the butter. Sweat the onion, add the broccoli, carrot, garlic and leek, mix, allow to sweat for 5 minutes. Add the vegetable stock, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the milk and simmer over low heat another 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat and put in a liquidiser. Add salt and fresh ground white pepper and process until competely smooth. Check the seasoning.
5. 5
   Pour the soup through a medium strainer and press with the back of a laddle so any fibers from the leek or onion remain in strainer so the soup is very smooth. Check the seasoning and re-heat over low heat.
6. 6
   Whip up the cream. When ready to serve, whisk in the whipped cream, reserving 4 teaspoons for decoration.
7. 7
   Serve hot, sprinkle with a bit of Fleur de sel over each bowl and a teaspoon of whipped cream.