* 2 large leeks (chopped) * 2 carrots (peeled, chopped) * 1 large sweet potato (peeled, diced) * 2 celery stalks (chopped) * 2 cloves garlic (whole, skin on) * 1 tbsp olive oil * ½ tsp salt * ½ tsp black pepper * ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional) * 500ml vegetable broth * 150ml plant-based milk (oat/almond) or cream * ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
🌰 **For the Hazelnut & Thyme Drizzle**:
* 50g hazelnuts (soaked in warm water for 1 hour) * 100ml water * 1 tbsp olive oil * 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves * 1 tsp lemon juice * Salt & pepper to taste
**How to Make It:** 1️⃣ Toss the chopped **leeks, carrots, sweet potatoes, celery, and garlic** with olive oil, salt, and spices. Air fry at **200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes**, shaking halfway. 2️⃣ Blend the roasted veggies with **vegetable broth and plant milk** until silky smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. 3️⃣ For the drizzle: Blend **hazelnuts, water, olive oil, thyme, and lemon juice** until creamy. Drizzle over the velouté. 4️⃣ Serve hot & enjoy that velvety goodness! 🍵✨
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**🥕 Ingredients**:
🔥 **For the Velouté**:
* 2 large leeks (chopped)
* 2 carrots (peeled, chopped)
* 1 large sweet potato (peeled, diced)
* 2 celery stalks (chopped)
* 2 cloves garlic (whole, skin on)
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* ½ tsp salt
* ½ tsp black pepper
* ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
* 500ml vegetable broth
* 150ml plant-based milk (oat/almond) or cream
* ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
🌰 **For the Hazelnut & Thyme Drizzle**:
* 50g hazelnuts (soaked in warm water for 1 hour)
* 100ml water
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
* 1 tsp lemon juice
* Salt & pepper to taste
**How to Make It:**
1️⃣ Toss the chopped **leeks, carrots, sweet potatoes, celery, and garlic** with olive oil, salt, and spices. Air fry at **200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes**, shaking halfway.
2️⃣ Blend the roasted veggies with **vegetable broth and plant milk** until silky smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
3️⃣ For the drizzle: Blend **hazelnuts, water, olive oil, thyme, and lemon juice** until creamy. Drizzle over the velouté.
4️⃣ Serve hot & enjoy that velvety goodness! 🍵✨
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