Leek And Carrots Soups With Croutons Recipe

• 5 Tbsp. Butter or possibly margarine, divided
• 4 x Leeks, trimmed green parts thinly sliced (1 lb.)
• 4 x Carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 x Ribs celery, sliced
• 1 sm Red or possibly green pepper, diced
• 1 tsp Lemon zest, grated
• 1/2 tsp Dry thyme
• 1/2 tsp Pepper, dived
• 3 can Chicken broth, (13 3/4 ounce)
• 6 slc Bread, about 6 ounce.
• 1/4 tsp Salt Fresh parsley, minced, opt

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