Ingredients

  • 3 cups leeks, scrubbed and chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cups raw carrots, scrubbed and finely diced
  • 1 cup raw red potato, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 dash dried thyme
  • 1 dash dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup ripe olives, pitted and chopped

Method

  • Saute leek and garlic in oil in a 4-quart stew pot.
  • When leeks are soft, add all other vegetables and seasonings.
  • Add broth, cover, and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer at least 45 minutes.
  • During last five minutes of cooking, stir in olives.