Welcome to a brand new collection the place I boost the classics for larger well being advantages and taste.
I like an excellent, comforting bowl of potato leek soup however I wished to up the ante. I layered in anti-inflammatory turmeric, black pepper so as to add a pleasant chew, but additionally to enhance the bioavailability of the turmeric and contemporary ginger into the traditional recipe. A touch of Calabrian chili oil and contemporary herbs on the finish sealed the deal for me — YUM!
As we now have all heard by now, turmeric accommodates bioactives like curcumin (but additionally others) which have demonstrated irritation balancing, intestine well being, mind well being and different advantages. Ginger is my go to for digestive well being, immunity assist and to beat the bloat. Capsaicin in chili’s are additionally demonstrating anti-inflammatory results. With all that motivation to encourage extra spice in our lives, let’s get cooking.
RECIPE
Yield
serves 4
Elements
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter or vegan butter
- 4 leeks, white and light-weight inexperienced elements, chopped
- Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- a pinch of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 4 giant russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable inventory or inventory of alternative
- a knob of butter
- Calabrian chili oil for serving (elective)
- freshly chopped dill or parsley for serving
Methodology
Warmth the oil and butter over medium excessive warmth till the butter is melted. Add the leeks with a pinch of salt and prepare dinner till tender however not browned for about 3 minutes.
Add the turmeric, black pepper and ginger and saute for a minute till aromatic. Add the potatoes and sautee for a minute. Add the inventory and stir to mix. Cowl and prepare dinner on medium warmth for 10-12 minutes till the potatoes are fork tender. Mix till creamy with a handheld immersion blender or meals processor. Add salt to style.
Ladle the soup into bowls. High with a couple of drops of Calabrian chili oil, contemporary herbs and serve with crusty entire grain bread or as a facet to your favourite protein.
