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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sweet as that scene was, you don\u2019t need to go to cooking school to know that the blue soup from Bridget Jones\u2019 Diary isn\u2019t safe to eat.<\/p>\n

So I\u2019ve come up with a rather super <\/i>alternative\u2026 Spirulina.<\/p>\n

This health-charged ingredient is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants that benefit your body and brain \u2013 and it turns your food a brilliant shade of blue. Perfect for zhuzh-ing up Bridget\u2019s leek and potato soup.<\/p>\n

Bridget Jones\u2019 Blue Leek And Potato Soup<\/h2>\n

Prep time: 10 minutes<\/p>\n

Total time: 35 minutes<\/p>\n

Serves 4<\/p>\n

2 leeks, finely chopped<\/p>\n

3 potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces<\/p>\n

1 onion, diced<\/p>\n

small bunch of fresh thyme<\/p>\n

1 tsp spirulina<\/p>\n

1 bay leaf<\/p>\n

1 litre vegetable stock<\/p>\n

2 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n

100ml plant-based cream (optional)<\/p>\n

Method<\/h2>\n

In a large stock pot, add your olive oil, onions and leeks. Cook on medium high until softened but not browned \u2013 around 8-12 minutes. Then add the potatoes, thyme (leave whole) and bay leaf. Cook for 5 minutes till aromatic then add the stock.<\/p>\n

Simmer the soup for 15-20 minutes until your potatoes are soft and cooked through.<\/p>\n

Just before you serve, remove the bay leaf & thyme bunch then stir in the spirulina and plant based cream to make the soup vibrant and creamy.<\/p>\n

If you prefer smooth over chunky when it comes to soup, use a hand blender to blitz before serving.<\/p>\n

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sweet as that scene was, you don\u2019t need to go to cooking school to know that the blue soup from Bridget Jones\u2019 Diary isn\u2019t safe to eat. So I\u2019ve come up with a rather super alternative\u2026 Spirulina. This health-charged ingredient is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants that benefit your body and brain \u2013 and it … <\/p>\n

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