This is For...(OUTSPOKEN_DIVA's Favorite Recipes)

...my cousin, Celeste, college bud, Lil' Bit, and family friend, Latifah. I posted this meme & how I related to it because I want to be a pot of Green Stew on Facebook. And well, these ladies asked about the stew, so I decided to share the recipe on here.

What is Green Stew? It's a pot of every green vegetable in vegetable stock. It's one of the healthiest, yet coziest dishes I eat in cooler weather. Also like many soups, stews, & chowders, I really enjoy making it.

Green Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 Leeks, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 stalks Celery, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Green Beans, fresh or frozen
• 1 head Broccoli, trimmed to small florets
• 1 medium Zucchini, cut in half-moons
• 1 head Cabbage, chopped
• 1 cup Spinach, chopped
• 2 cups Turnip Greens, chopped
• 1/4 cup Green Peas, frozen
• 4 leaves Basil
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Sea Salt
• 1 tsp Pepper, fresh ground
• 6-8 cups vegetable stock or water
• 3 tbsp fresh Basil, chopped

Directions

1. In a stockpot pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil medium-high high heat.
2. Add the leeks, celery, onion, and garlic, saute for 3 minutes.
3. Add the vegetables, basil, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the stock or water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped basil.
7. Serve and enjoy.

Please note that these are the green vegetables I like & am not allergic to. If you prefer different leafy greens or asparagus, put that in your pot. Also to the meat-eaters, you can add a little grilled chicken to your bowl and like this soup.

Thank you to Celeste, Lil Bit, & Latifah (Yes, those are blog names) for your interests. And hope you guys & anyone who wants to try this recipe, Enjoy!!!

As Always, Talking to You in Adult Terms!