Detox leek and potato soup

 

If you're like us, you've been eating a lot of heavy food to beat back the winter blahs. 

Our leek-potato soup, something we threw together on a whim one night last week, is perfect for a January lunch or light supper (or both). It's savory, zingy and comforting all at once. It made us feel nourished without weighing us down. It made us feel clean.

Here's what you need and how you do it

6-8 cups chicken or veggie broth (preferably organic, if you want to get the full detox effect)

Olive oil

2 leeks, sliced up to dark green parts (discard the dark greens)

2 handfuls potatoes (we used french fingerlings), cut into bite-sized pieces

2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced

2 Tablespoons fresh flat-leafed parsley, chopped

2 Tablespoons fresh thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Salt and pepper to taste

In large pot, sauté leeks in olive oil for several minutes over medium heat. When softened, add broth, potatoes, rosemary, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper.

Bring to a low boil and cook about 25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.

Serve with whole grain bread and sliced apples.

(This also makes a nice side dish for a heartier entrée.)

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Comments

[Katherine]

Add sage to your list of parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper and you will never need a recipe for this again - just an old Simon and Garfunkel refrain and you're in business.

[Wendy]

So, I am cleansing today and must say that this soup smells SO GOOD on the stove right now. (of course, I'm starving!!) Haven't decided if I'm eating potatoes today but will definitely eat the rest! Thanks!

[Lou]

Thanks! Just made this last night... Awesome. I did have a change to make. WE LOVE garlic in almost everything, so while sauting the leeks I added 2 Tbs of minced garlic.

[Nina]

This looks soo good. I am going to make this for my detox day coming up cause I won't even feel like I'm missing out on anything. Awesome.