Clear broth-based soups are so kind and gentle to the body. This is a great meal to have when you want to keep things simple so that the body can flush its system out (aka release some sh*t) or if you want a good reset after eating a lot of heavy meals.
Ingredients: (2 servings)
1 large leek
2 large carrots
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
32 oz of organic chicken or veggie broth
Directions:
Hold your leek and carrots in hand and pause to appreciate that these veggies come from the earth. Think of all of the miles they have traveled to be in your hands in this moment.
For the carrots, cut off the tops and bottoms. Your choice if you’d like to peel off the outside layer of the carrot. Wash well. Chop in anyway that inspires you. Keep them the size of a nickle .Notice the earthy smells.
For the leek, chop off the end and the majority of the darker part of the leek. Keep the whole white/light green part that is typically softer than the top. Make one slice from the top of the leek to the bottom so that you can see the inside rings of the leek. Wash the leek well, internally and externally. Sometimes leeks hold dirt in between the layers so see if you can slow down to wash away all of the dirt. Slice each half of the leek as thin as you can. Notice what smells come alive for you. Does the leek remind you of any other vegetable?
Place a big pot on medium heat. Add the olive oil and then the leek slices. Notice the sizzle sound in the pot. Stir evenly so that the olive oil coats the leeks. Meanwhile, chop the garlic and add that in. What smells start to come alive?
Once the leeks get translucent (about 5 min), add the carrots. Stir evenly. Leeks are vey delicate and might burn easily (see photo) so feel free to turn down the heat.
Cook the carrots for about 2 minutes. Add some salt and pepper. Your choices if you’d like to add additional spices.
Place your broth of choice in the pot and cover. Let the soup simmer and meld flavors for 15 minutes (or longer). Add additional salt & pepper if desired.
Enjoy this soup in a cup or bowl. Notice how it feels in your body and on your taste buds.