Soups

Healthy Potato Leek Soup

Sharon Chen
May 09, 2018
3

A healthy potato leek soup might seem like an oxymoron, but we've managed to tweak a few key ingredients in this classic comfort food to create a healthier option. Our version remains a satisfying and delicious recipe while hiding healthier ingredients in the soup pot.

6
2 large leeks ( white and green parts separated and chopped into ¼ inch pieces )
1 tablespoon avocado oil ( or olive oil, plus more for green leek topper )
4 medium celery roots ( or 2 large ones, peeled and cubed )
10 fingerling potatoes ( cut into 1 inch pieces )
½ large cauliflower ( or 1 small one, large flowerettes separated from stem )
6 cups Kettle and Fire Beef Bone Broth ( or vegetable broth if you're vegetarian or vegan )
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
3 teaspoons salt
1 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Optional:
6 strips of bacon ( broiled and crumbled )
freshly ground black pepper
  1. In a large stock pot over medium heat, warm avocado oil. Add leeks and cook until they become translucent. Add celery root, potatoes, cauliflower, broth, water, and bay leaves to the pot.Cover,...
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Nutritions

Calories
1786

Sodium
2324mg
96% DV

Fat
85g
131% DV

Protein
27g
55% DV

Carbs
210g
71% DV

Fiber
21g
86% DV

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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Rich and fudgy, this easy Chocolate Zucchini Bread is the perfect cross between a chocolate pound cake, brownies, and a classic loaf of zucchini bread! It's moist and tender thanks to sour cream in the batter, and studded with miniature chocolate chips for even more decadent flavor. Serve a couple of slices of double chocolate zucchini bread for breakfast or brunch with a cup of coffee, for an afternoon snack with a glass of milk, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.

1 c sugar
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/3 c milk
2 eggs
2 t vanilla extract
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (½ t) baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 c shredded zucchini ( patted dry )
12 slices
  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a deep 8 ½ x 4 ½ -inch or a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, sour cream, oil and milk. Whisk in eggs and...
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Nutritions

Calories
2644

Sodium
2217mg
92% DV

Fat
59g
92% DV

Protein
87g
175% DV

Carbs
458g
155% DV

Fiber
50g
202% DV