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Magical Leek Soup Recipe

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Ingredients

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Step #1 Clean the leeks & rinse well to get rid of sand & soil.
Step #2 Cut off the ends of the dark green parts, leaving all the white parts plus a suggestion of pale green.
Step #3 (Reserve the extra greens for soup stock.
Step #4 ).
Step #5 Put the leeks In a large-ish pot & cover with water.
Step #6 Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, & let simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 mins.
Step #7 Pour off the liquid & reserve.
Step #8 Place the leeks in a bowl.
Step #9 The juice is to be drunk (reheated or at about room temp to taste) every 2 to 3 hrs, 1 c at a time.
Step #10 For meals, have some of the leeks themselves, or whenever hungry, 1/2 c at a time.
Step #11 Drizzle with a few drops of extra-virgin olive oil & lemon juice.
Step #12 Spice up sparingly with salt & pepper.
Step #13 Sprinkle top with sliced parsley if you wish.
Step #14 This will be your nourishment for both days, with 2 vegetables, until Sunday dinner, steamed with a bit of butter or olive oil, when you can have a small piece of meat or fish (4 to 6 oz -- don't lose that scale yet!), & a piece of fruit.
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