Vegan leek greens + potato soup

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Soup-a-pa-looza: Myself, making soup all weekend in stretchy pants with any number of odd Country or Trill n B jams on. It’s a wild ride over here. But trust me, this Vegan Leek Greens + Potato Soup is a crowd favorite. It’s hearty, filling, and well-textured! Some serious yum, and I don’t use that phrase lightly. The key to this awesome mix is using all of your leek – including the dark green leaves – and keeping your potato peels on! Most folx end up tossing the dark green bits of their leeks, thinking they don’t cook down or might be inedible. They are in fact totally edible, delicious, and add a wonderful rich flavor to any stock. The trick is to cook down all your leeks before adding any vegetable stock. The dark green bits will tenderize, they just need a bit longer to cook.

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This recipe results in a lovely shade of green. Most potato and leek soup is white, with peels and green bits excluded. I say traditional variations of this recipe are a bit outdated, keeping all that color and texture out of your dish. Keep these extra nutrient-dense pieces out of the compost!(Just give em a good wash.) You’ll get a bit of extra fiber and flavor and a fresh take to show off at the dinner table. You can reference this DIY vegetable stock to get started (I also find that in a pinch, bouillon cubes over multiple tetra packs of stock liquid are much more sustainable.) The apple cider vinegar brightens everything up while the nutritional yeast (which you can find in most bulk sections!) adds a bit of creaminess to the soup. Feel free to be generous with that pour!

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Hawnuh Lee
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Vegan leek greens + potato soup   by

Save your leek greens for this hearty, rich vegan potato + leek soup that makes the most of your produce. A cold weather favorite, this blend makes a great addition to your weekly rotation.

makes: 4 servings | prep time: 10 min | cook time: 30 min | total time: 40 min

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 large leeks
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 3 large potatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast

To-Do's

  1. Cut leeks in half lengthwise and thoroughly wash out all dirt. Trim off root, save for compost or stock scraps. Thinly slice the entire leek, including the dark green stems.
  2. Heat a large stock pot and add 1/4 cup water. Add leeks and cover with tight fitting lid. Let simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until leeks are cooked down and tender. While leeks are cooking, wash celery and potatoes. Roughly chop celery and cube potatoes, leaving the skin on. Rinse chopped potatoes under cold water.
  3. Once leeks are cooked down add potatoes, celery, vegetable stock, and 1 cup water. Let come to a boil, turn heat down and let cook for approx 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  4. Add apple cider vinegar and salt. Using a blender or immersion blender, puree half of your soup and mix back into the stock pot. Add nutritional yeast and stir again.
  5. Enjoy! Try topping with sliced green onions and a hearty slice of bread. Will keep in the fridge about a week and a half or in the freezer for up to two months.
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