from Skinnytaste.com INGREDIENTS 2 small or 1 large acorn squash1 tbsp butter, vegans use olive oil1 about 1 cup large leek, light green and white part only4 cups fat free, low sodium chicken broth or vegetable stock2 tbsp pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)2 tbsp chopped chives INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350°.Cut acorn squash in half and bake until tender, about 40 - 45 minutes. Remove from the oven.Meanwhile, discard … Continue reading Roasted Acorn Squash and Leek Soup
Cream of Leek and Kale Soup
from jenniferskitchen.com Ingredients 2 leeks, cut into thin slices1 medium onion, diced4 stalks celery, diced2 tablespoons olive oil3 to 4 medium potatoes3 cups water or very mild broth - divided1 teaspoon dried onion1 teaspoon dried parsley1/4 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic1/8 teaspoon dried thymepinch dried sage1 1/2 cups chopped fresh kale1 cup plain, unsweetened non-dairy … Continue reading Cream of Leek and Kale Soup
Curried Celery Soup
from Vegetarian, by Linda Fraser 2 TB olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 leek, washed and sliced 1 ½ lb. Celery, chopped 1 TB medium or hot curry powder 8 oz. Potatoes, washed and diced 3 ¼ c. vegetable or chicken stock 2 TB chopped fresh mixed herbs salt to taste celery seeds and leaves, … Continue reading Curried Celery Soup
Pumpkin Soup with Lime
from 125 Best Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes Ingredients: 6 c. peeled pumpkin, cut into 2" cubes 2-3 leeks, central stalk only, cleaned and coarsely chopped 4 c. vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste zest and juice of 1 lime pinch of cayenne pepper 1 c. whipping cream 6-8 cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ c. toasted … Continue reading Pumpkin Soup with Lime
Panade
From the NY Times, 12 Sep 2010 6 tablespoons butter 2 leeks, white parts only, finely chopped (about 1½ cups) 6 cups whole milk Salt 4-6 slices day-old country bread, each 1 inch thick 1 small butternut squash (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices 1 bunch kale, collards, or Swiss chard, center … Continue reading Panade
Cat Head Biscuits
Stories and Recipes from a Zen KitchenFrom The Zen Monastery Cookbook Yes, I realize that we don't grow any of these ingredients. But these are a perfect match for the potato-leek soup. 1 ½ c. unbleached white flour ½ c. whole wheat pastry flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp.salt 1 1/3 TB canola oil … Continue reading Cat Head Biscuits
Potato Leek Soup
Stories and Recipes from a Zen KitchenFrom The Zen Monastery Cookbook 4 lb. potatoes, chopped 3 leeks, whites and greens, chopped 3 TB parsley, chopped 6 garlic cloves 3 TB dill, chopped (or 1 TB dried) 3 TB basil, chopped (or 1 TB dried) 2 cubes vegetable bouillon salt and pepper to taste pinch sugar … Continue reading Potato Leek Soup
Roasted Parsnips
Source Simply Organic, by Jesse Ziff Cool 1 lb. parsnips, peeled and cut into 3” sticks 2 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced into ½” rounds 2 TB olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp fresh chopped oregano ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Preheat oven to 375°. Put the parsnips and leeks into … Continue reading Roasted Parsnips
Harvest Lentil and Vegetable Casserole
From Vegetarian, by Linda Fraser 1 TB sunflower or olive oil 2 leeks, sliced (or 1 yellow onion) 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 celery ribs, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 2 parsnips, diced 1 sweet potato, diced 8 oz rutabaga, diced 6 oz whole brown or green lentils 1 lb. tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (or … Continue reading Harvest Lentil and Vegetable Casserole