SIMPLE Vegan & Gluten Free Potato & Leek Soup.

OMG you are going to devour this soup. Very simple to make too!

1. 4 Stalks of LEEK , chopped
2. 1 onion, chopped
3. 1 garlic, minced.
4. 6 potatoes - chopped , I like my soup a bit chunky , so up to you how big or small you want these
5. 1 Bok Choy (optional!, I happened to have some one day and threw it in and it tasted perfect!)
6. 1 teaspoon salt
7. 1 teaspoon thyme
8. 1 tsp rosemary
9. 4 cups vegetable broth (gluten free)
10. 1/2 tsp coriander
11. Black pepper to taste
12. 1 tbsp avocado oil
13. 2 small cans of coconut cream

STEPS:

1. So, first, saute the onions, garlic and leek on medium heat for about 10 minutes . Mix in all the spices after they are fully cooked.
2. Add in the vegetable broth & all potatoes (or until potatoes are fully covered in the broth) and cook on medium for another 10-15 minutes until potatoes are fully cooked
3. Add in the coconut cream
4. BLEND everything in the pot using an immersion blender (I don't fully blend mine because I like it chunky) , or slowly transfer to a blender until the entire soup is blended.

...AND DONE!

A very SIMPLE vegan & gluten free Thanksgiving.

 So this Thanksgiving , I hosted my first dinner ! All under $100 (for three people) and with very minimal ingredients per dish.

No meat, no dairy, and no eggs in sight!

This was my situation:

1. Green Beans w/ Scallions
2. Baked Sweet Potatoes
3. Baked Acorn Squash
4. Roasted Beets w/ Roasted Sesame Seeds
5. Vegan Mashed Potatoes
6. Side Salad

Green Beans w/ Scallions

Literally, a little oil, grill the scallions for a few minutes and then grill the green beans (about 1 lb) for 3 minutes. You can cook them longer if you want them softer.

Baked Sweet Potatoes 

Cut 3 sweet potatoes into cubes
Cover your pan with avocado oil or other
Place potatoes onto pan
Drizzle a little more oil over the potatoes
Sprinkle salt or garlic powder (or whatever you prefer)
Bake at 450 degrees for 35 minutes

Baked Acorn Squash

1. Bake 2 Acorns in the oven at 450 degrees for 30 minutes
2. Remove and slice in half
3. Cover each acorn in oregano , cinnamon and nutmeg
4. Cook for another 45 minutes
5. Serve with Maple Syrup

Roasted Beets

1. Cut up 5 red beets into cubes
2. Boil for 20 minutes
3. Then, Bake for 30 minutes at 450
4. Roast sesame seeds over the stove top on medium for about 5 minutes (no oil necessary) - they start to pop like popcorn
5. Drizzle the sesame seeds over the roasted beets when they are done cooking

Vegan Mashed Potatoes 

1. Cut up 5 large potatoes
2. Boil for 30 minutes
3. Smash until smooth
4. Add salt and oregano
5. If you would like, add 5 roasted garlic cloves

Side Salad:

1. Chopped Tomatoes
2. Dandelion (about a handful)
3. Lemon as your dressing
4. Cucumbers chopped

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!