The Educated Eater Canada

By: Jodi Lee, RHN, PHEc, MSc – Labarriere, MB

A great staple recipe the whole family can enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 6-8 cups stock – homemade is preferable; or choose an organic store bought one without MSG.
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, cubed, skins on
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 small zucchini, diced
• 1 cup cauliflower, cut in bite size pieces
• 1 can of diced organic tomatoes (or 2-3 cups frozen)
• 2 cups of fresh spinach or chard, roughly torn
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ tsp thyme leaves
•  unrefined sea salt, and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Toss everything but the spinach in a large stock pot.
2. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
3. Add spinach and heat until wilted.
4. Serve with crusty whole grain gluten-free buns and butter.