Green spelt and leek soup with smoked salmon à la Gabi

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 150 g green spelt, soaked in water overnight
• 1 large onion(s), finely chopped
• 2 thick leeks, cut into rings
• 1,000 ml instant vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 200 g smoked salmon, cut into thin strips
• Salt and pepper, black from the mill

Instructions

Working time approx. 35 minutes; Rest time approx. 8 hours; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 8 hours 55 minutes

Place the onions and leeks in a saucepan and sauté vigorously with 2 tablespoons of stock, stirring occasionally. Pour in the remaining stock, simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove half of the vegetables with a slotted spoon. Add the green spelt and bay leaves to the soup, simmer for 15 minutes, then remove the bay leaves. Purée with a hand blender until light and creamy, add the vegetables and salmon strips, and season to taste with salt and pepper.