Ola my friend! Imagine it being cold outside and you’re holding a mug of hot homemade turmeric leek soup broth with small pieces of vegetables floating around. It’s packed with flavor and the invigorating aroma is somehow still calming. One sip and your body instantly relaxes as the warm broth tours every inch of your body. That is what this homemade vegetable soup and broth will do for you. You have to try it. It’s simple but so powerful. Ready to experience a heartwarming (pun intended) sensation? Let’s go!
Leek Soup Main Ingredients
Leek soup is super easy to make. It is the perfect introduction to the fall and winter seasons. With the cooler weather and the various viruses that circulate during this time, having a reliable vegetable soup is a must. Here are the stars of the show:
- Leeks: are like goliath green onions in my mind. Leeks are super foods. Simply powerful.
- Turmeric: a vibrant bright orange spice that is kin to ginger. It’s a key ingredient in curry powder. It’s a real superfood with many health benefits.
- Ginger: a yellow spicy spice with an intense sharp fragrance and even more powerful taste. Another superfood for dishes and hot or cold drinks.
Leek Soup Experience
What started out as a quest to make the best vegetable broth ever turned into making the best leek soup ever.
I had to soak, wash, rinse, and scrub my vegetables. There was quite a bit of dirt and grit I got rid of. See picture below.
May I be honest with you? Leeks smells like musty armpits when cutting them. Am I the only one? I admit, they are fun to chop and cook.
This soup had the entire house smelling delicious.
The broth is so strong and good that time seems to stand still. It can take you to a far away land and bring you back in seconds. Or it gets you in the perfect mood for visioning your dreams and aspirations.
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Leek Health Benefits
Here are my favorites for leeks:
- helps you lose weight thanks to being low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals.
- great source of manganese which reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and promotes thyroid health.
- rich source of kaempferol, which has anti-inflammatory properties, and allicin, a sulfur compound, that all support heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol, and more.
- support healthy digestion thanks to being an excellent source of soluble fiber including prebiotics, which ensures gut health and healthy bowel movements.
- a respectable source of vitamin A which supports healthy vision, immune system, and reproduction; and vitamin K which supports strong bones, promotes blood clotting, improve memory, and more.
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Leek Soup Cost Break Down
My budget was $10. I exceeded my budget by $1.67.
| Item | Qty | Price |
| Leeks | 1 bunch (3 stalks) | $3.98 |
| Yellow Onion | 3.5lb bag | $1.50 |
| Kale | 1 small bunch | $1.28 |
| Celery | 1 bag | $.95 |
| Carrots | 1 bag of small-med | $1.89 |
| Parsley | 1 small bunch | $.58 |
| Ginger | 1 small bag 5 small roots | $1.49 |
| Total | – | $11.67 |
Until Next Time
Well, what do you think? What did you love most about this recipe? Please drop a comment below or email me. I would love to hear your feedback and/or stories. If you need another detox salad idea then check out this powerful mango kale salad.
Well, I will take my leave for now. I look forward to our time together again soon. Be inspired to have an appetite to Live and Live well.
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The Best Turmeric Leek Soup You Will Love
Equipment
- 1 soup/stockpot (6 qts)
- 1 chopping knife
- 1 soup spoon to stir
- 1 chopping board
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- ▢ Leeks – 1 bunch (3 large stalks)
- ▢ Kale – 1 small bunch
- ▢ Celery – about 8 stalks
- ▢ Carrots – 5 large
- ▢ Yellow Onions – 2 large
- ▢ Parsley – 1/2 of a small bunch
- ▢ Turmeric – 1 tbsp
- ▢ Minced Garlic – 2 tbsps
- ▢ Ginger – about 4 half-dollar sized slices
- ▢ Pink Himalayan Salt – 1 tbsp
- ▢ Ground Black Pepper – 2 tsp
- ▢ Mrs. Dash Original Seasoning – 1 tbsp
- ▢ Distilled Water – about 12 cups
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and equipment.
- Wash and rinse all vegetables well.
- Chop leeks, carrots, onions, and celery into chunks and add to the pot.
- Next, add the kale and parsley to the pot.
- Finally, add all seasonings and ginger to the pot
- Fill pot with water and place on stove.
- Turn stove top to 7 number setting (equivalent to 425℉)
- Bring the pot of soup to a boil. Allow to boil for 10 minutes.
- Turn the stove top temperature to 3 number setting (equivalent to 325℉) and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of ingredients and seasonings per your preferences.
- Cleaning your vegetables is critical. Use a brush like this one.
- Chopping your vegetables in a way that exposes most of the inside of the vegetables gives stronger flavors. For example, chop the carrots width and length wise.
- The parsley stems are perfect for vegetable stock. Some argue that they have a stronger fragrance and flavor than the leaves.
- Use a larger stock pot and add more water for a less concentrated broth.
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