Recipe Name Artichoke & Thyme Soup Submitted by Wendy Landon Recipe Description As a Nutritionist, I believe in simple recipes that are full of flavour and pack a nutritional punch. My inspiration was artichokes because this vegetable is not widely used and is full of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 30

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 cups artichoke quarters, frozen (thawed), diced 1 cup Leeks, chopped 1 cup, chopped Carrots 1 cup celery root, diced 1 clove garlic minced 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh or dried 1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh or dried 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 dash black pepper 4 cups (8 fl oz) water Steps Sequence Step 1 In a large pot over medium heat, add coconut oil, leek, carrot, celery root, garlic, artichokes, thyme, rosemary and season with salt and pepper until all flavours are well blended, about 5-6 minutes. 2 Add water and bring to a slow boil, then turn down heat and let simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft. 3 Take half the soup mixture and pureé in a blender. Return to pot and blend well. Simple and delicious.