Broth

Whole Food Love with Chef Cynthia Louise

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.