Leek and Carrots Soups with Croutons
| Yield: | 8 Servings |
| Categories: | Soups, Irish, Vegetables |
| 5 | tb | Butter or margarine; divided |
| 4 | Leeks; trimmed green parts thinly sliced (1 lb.) | |
| 4 | Carrots; thinly sliced | |
| 2 | Ribs celery; sliced | |
| 1 | sm | Red or green pepper; diced |
| 1 | ts | Lemon zest; grated |
| 1/2 | ts | Dried thyme |
| 1/2 | ts | Pepper; dived |
| 3 | cn | Chicken broth; (13 3/4 oz) |
| 6 | sl | Bread; about 6 oz. |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| Fresh parsley; chopped; opt |
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