Hello everyone, we're back! Took a BIG break, but my husband (of 33 years) said we have people waiting for more recipes, so let's start with soup! Bernie has very fond memories of potato leek soup! This recipe is for him...
-Vegan Mama Jodi
3 T Earth Balance buttery spread or sticks (melted)
1 pound (16 oz) cleaned and chopped leeks (we use Trader Joe's frozen, it's just easier)
3 cloves garlic, crushed
In a stock pot, simmer Earth Balance, leeks and garlic 15-20 minutes or until soft (do not brown)
Add 4-6 peeled potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
1-32 oz tetra pack vegetable broth
2 bay leaves (discard before blending, do not eat the bay leaves)
1 t dried thyme
1/4 t fresh cracked black pepper
1/2 of a fresh squeezed lemon (tricks your taste buds into believing it's salt)
Bring back to a boil, turn down heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft
Turn off the heat. Discard the bay leaves and blend the soup in your Vitamix, regular blender or you can use an immersion blender (I love using my original Vitamix from the 70's!)
Pour the hot soup back into the stock pot and slowly stir in 1 cup milk of choice (cream, whole milk, almond, soy, coconut)
Delish!
