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Zucchini and leek purée

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Today I'm bringing you one of my favourite options for a light, wholesome dinner: a delicious zucchini and leek purée. It's comforting, incredibly easy to make, and perfect for busy weeknights. Plus, making this zucchini and leek purée in a kitchen robot is so convenient and saves tons of time.

All you need are simple ingredients, a good homemade broth, and letting the machine work its magic to get that silky, creamy texture we all love. I promise it will become a regular on your table.

Prep: 10 minCook: 28 minServes: 4

Ingredients

These are the ingredients you need for this recipe

  • 1kg zucchini
  • 120ml homemade vegetable broth
  • 2 leeks
  • Pepper
  • Pink Himalayan salt
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • Kitchen robot

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Wash and chop the leeks.
  2. 2Add them to the bowl of the machine, chop, and cook for 4 minutes at speed 4, 100ºC, heat power 10.
  3. 3Once the time is up, add the chopped zucchini with its skin on and cook for 4 minutes at speed 4, 100ºC, heat power 10.
  4. 4Season to taste with salt and pepper, then pour in a generous drizzle of olive oil and the vegetable broth.
  5. 5Cook for 20 minutes at speed 3, 100ºC temperature and heat power.
  6. 6Done! Our kitchen robot zucchini and leek purée is ready to enjoy.

Stovetop method

  1. 1Wash and chop the leeks.
  2. 2Place them in a pot over the heat.
  3. 3Season to taste with salt and add a generous drizzle of olive oil.
  4. 4Once the leeks are soft and translucent, add the chopped zucchini and sauté well.
  5. 5Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add another good splash of olive oil and the vegetable broth.
  6. 6Cook for 30 minutes over medium heat.
  7. 7Once cooked, blend until smooth. If it needs more liquid, add a splash of water or broth until you reach your desired texture.
  8. 8Taste and adjust the salt.

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