Food as Medicine- Potato Leek Soup

Leeks are high in magnesium and vitamins C/A/K. And this soup is SO yummy and creamy without adding any dairy.

3 leeks

2 TBSP olive oil

4 cups vegetable broth

2 lbs Yukon gold OR russet potatoes

1 tsp salt

1 tsp oregano

½ tsp dried thyme

1 bay leaf

 black pepper to taste

**Tabasco to taste, if you want a little kick

 
Slice leeks in ½ to clean and then crosswise ¼ inch. Place in bowl to rinse off dirt.

Add olive oil to soup pot. Add leeks. Stir to coat in olive oil and then decrease to low heat and cook for 10 minutes.

Add broth.

Add diced and peeled potatoes

Add bay leaf, oregano, thyme and salt.

Increase heat and bring to a boil. Decrease heat to maintain low simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. Purée soup.