Orange Leek Soup

Found while searching for healthy recipes but haven't tried it yet. Sounds different!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 4  cups  thinly sliced leeks (white and light-green parts only)
• 6  cups  low-sodium low-fat chicken broth or 6  cups  low-sodium low-fat vegetable broth
• 6  cups broccoli florets, cut to small pieces
• 1  cup  large flake oats
• 1  orange, zest of, medium
• 1⁄2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups skim milk
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (optional)
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. In soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat Cook leeks for 7-8 minutes or until softened and golden brown.
2. Add stock, broccoli, oats, orange zest, hot pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
3. Stir in milk; continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. Serve each bowlful with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, if desired, and freshly ground pepper.