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Potato Leek Soup

  1. 3 Large Leeks
  2. 2 Tablespoons butter or olive oil
  3. 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken broth
  4. 2 pounds Potatoes
  5. 1 tsp sea salt
  6. 1/2 tsp marjoram
  7. 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  8. 2 bay leaf
  9. 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  10. White or Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the leeks in half and rinse off. Cut crosswise into thin slices.
  2. Place cut leeks into a bowl. Rinse with water to remove dirt.
  3. Peels potatoes and cut into small cubes.
  4. Place the oil or butter in a pot. Add in the leeks and cook on low for 10 minutes to soften them. Stir occasionally to coat with oil and prevent browning.
  5. Add in the broth, diced potatoes, bay leaf, marjoram, thyme, and a teaspoon of salt to the pot. Maintain a low simmer until the potatoes are cooked (approximately 20-30 minutes)
  6. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  7. Place 1/4 -1/2 of the soup in a blender and blend till smooth.
  8. Return the pureed soup to the pot.
  9. Add the parsley and cook for a few more minutes.
  10. Add in freshly ground pepper to taste.
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Oven-Steamed Veggies

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup chopped onion
  2. 2-4 tsp roughly chopped garlic
  3. 1-2 large carrots
  4. 1 medium-sized yellow squash
  5. 1 medium-sized green squash
  6. 2-3Tbsp Avocado oil (or olive oil)
  7. 3/4tsp salt
  8. 1/2tsp black pepper

Note: This recipe assumes carrots and squash as the base. This could be any 2-3 different veggies. For example asparagus and broccoli also work pretty well.

  1. Preheat the oven to 205 C (400 F).
  2. Slice the yellow and green zucchini into 1cm (1/4 in) thick slices
  3. Place zucchini on a baking sheet in one or two layers.
  4. Slice the carrots into thin, circular slices.
  5. Toss the carrots on top of the zucchini.
  6. Place the chopped onion on top of the carrots
  7. Sprinkle the garlic onto the veggies. Ensure there is a healthy amount of garlic and add more if needed. The garlic adds a very savory flavor to the veggies.
  8. Drizzle the oil onto the veggies
  9. Sprinkle the salt and pepper on the the veggies
  10. Cover the pan in aluminum foil and close the edges. Poke 3-4 small holes in the top for steam.
  11. Place in the oven for 20-30 minutes.