Creamy Leek and Kale Soup - Miedema

Ingredients

• 2 leeks, sliced into rings
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
• 2 parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• pinch dried sage
• 1/2 C. heavy cream
• 1 1/2 C. chopped fresh kale
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 C. flour
• vegetable oil for frying
• salt and pepper to taste