Every Tuesday afternoon we pick up our CSA bin at the east Van depot, under the steps of someone's house. I have said this before, but this has been the best thing I did this summer and well into the winter- the bins are only getting heavier.
Opening my bin is like Christmas morning... beets, carrots, turnip, celery root, daikon, kale, chard, savoy cabbage, purple cabbage, squash, kohlrabi, onions, shallots, celery, cilantro, parsley, potatoes and leeks, all lightly dirty and perfect!
Since the cold is here and since there is a flu going around I hear... I think its a good idea to make soup.
Warming Leek Soup
4 leeks (whites and light green part) chopped and rinses (dirt tends to go all the way up?)
butter or olive oil
2-3 sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
4-6 cups of homemade stock (read past post for recipe & benefits)
dash of salt & pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
Saute leeks in butter and a bit of salt until translucent. Add potatoes and stir for 5 minutes. The the rest of the ingredients- bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hours or so. Remove bay leaf and blend. Garish with parsley or even a splash of cream- Goes excellently with fresh baked bread and braised greens.
Picture before blending
