BROCCOLI CHOWDER

Here is a list of the ingredients you will need to prepare this chowder . 1 leek washed , trimmed and sliced ( white part only ) , 500ml of vegetable stock , 200mlof milk ,2 potatoes . peeled and cubed ,1 head of brocoli , cut into small florets , 1/2 cup of cream , 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs . PANTRY STAPLES ... plain flour , butter/ marg , ground nutmeg and minced garlic . Melt 2 tbs of butter/ marg in a large pot over a high heat and saute the trimmed and sliced leek until tender . Now stir in 1 tbs of plain flour and then remove from heat . Add the peeled and cubed potatoes and blend in with 2 cups of milk and 2 cups of vegetable stock. Return the pot to a medium heat, stirring until the mixture boils . Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes . Add the chopped florets from 1 head of broccoli , simmer until tender. Stir through 1/2 cup of cream . To finish off ,heat 30 gm of butter/ marg in a small frypan over a medium heat . Add 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs and stir through 1 dsp of minced garlic , cook stirring through until crisp and golden . When ready to serve the chowder sprinkle with the garlic crumbs and a sprinkle of ground nutmeg .