Broth

Soul food doesn't have to be heavy, complicated, or meat laden. Enjoy this beautiful broth rich in flavor but light on your digestion. It's a wonderful alternative to traditional comfort foods.

Ingredients

(use organic where possible)

• 2 heads broccoli, cut into big chunks
• 3 corn cobs, cut into big chunks
• 2 onions, roughly chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 large zucchini, cut into big chunks
• 4 medium carrots, cut into big chunks
• 3 potatoes, cut into chunks
• 250g button mushrooms, whole
• 2 leeks, cut into big chunks, green part too
• 2 celery sticks, roughly chopped
• 100g parsley, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 8 liters water

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large, 15-litre pot.
2. Cook for 3 hours over low heat.
3. Allow to rest before serving.