Can we talk dreams for a moment? Not the stories in your head last night kind (though funny enough, I dreamed I birthed triplets—meaning, please?), but those soul yearning, deep in your heart dreams that run as inner monologue in the shower or when you’re driving. And then let’s talk vegan potato leek soup, too! Keep reading for more.
It’s never too late to dream big
Do you have a dream, bubbling up from within? Or an urge to do something or start something but it feels nebulous, like a distant whisper? It’s uncomfortable, right? So possible in the imaginary space of your mind, yet such an uphill climb in the “real world.” But friends, let’s dream big. Because if it weren’t for dreams, where would we be? A few small things I’ve learned about dreams as of late: no dream is too big or too small. Even if your dream only affects a handful of people, it is uniquely yours. Touching just one person’s life is supremely valuable. Alex and I have long dreamed to share the ways that learning to eat real, good food has touched our lives and inspire others about the power of food for our physical health, communities, and planet. Somehow this became A Couple Cooks. Being able to help even one person to make a healthy, satisfying dinner (like this vegan potato leek soup) is what keeps our dream going. Another thing: it’s never too late for a dream. It’s easy to feel like we’ve been left behind, that everyone else has figured out their dreams or passions in their teens or early 20’s. I was a classical musician for much of my life but became frustrated, quit, and felt like it was too late to find my true calling. As I began to learn to cook in my mid-20’s, my inspiration was Julia Child, a woman who didn’t find her true passion until well into her 30’s, then launching an illustrious career that lasted until her 80’s.
Fear and self-doubt can propel us
And while they can get in the way, fear and self-doubt can also propel us forward. Lately I’ve been reading the book The War of Art, and in it author Steven Pressfield says, “Self-doubt can be an ally. This is because it serves as an indicator of aspiration. It reflects love, love of something we dream of doing, and desire, desire to do it. If you find yourself asking yourself (and your friends), “Am I really a writer? Am I really an artist?” chances are you are.” The more we create recipes here on A Couple Cooks, the more we find ourselves asking those questions. Even writing a post about dreams makes those questions run rampant. Yet at the same time, the more we effort toward that dream the more we find ourselves invested. So readers, what are your dreams? What is stirring in your hearts? Big or small, we’d love to hear what’s on your mind.
About this vegan potato leek soup
Lastly, this vegan potato soup recipe came out of a dream (ha!) I had of making a creamy potato leek soup into a vegan recipe. Here are a few notes about the recipe:
It’s got white beans for creamy body. We took my mother’s recipe for vichyssoise, traditional French potato leek soup, and gave it a makeover! Pureed white beans give the soup body instead of cream. It’s naturally green! To get completely crazy, we added spinach for some extra nutrients. It turns the entire soup green, which gives it a much more vibrant color and vibe!
This vegan potato soup is warm and cozy, and it has a bit more nutrients than the traditional potato leek soup. While we do eat dairy, we love finding recipes that work for all sorts of diets, like vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free all at once. We hope you enjoy it: let us know in the comments below!
Video: How to cut leeks
Leeks can be a bit tricky to cut! If you’re making this vegan potato leek soup, make sure to check out our video showing how to cut leeks. Here, I demonstrate how to cut leeks and clean them in our kitchen:
This vegan potato soup recipe is…
Vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.
More vegan soup recipes
We love vegan soups! Here are a few more favorites: 4.5 from 4 reviews
Chipotle Black Bean Tortilla SoupTomato Sage Chickpea SoupCreamy Coconut Curry Pantry SoupSweet Potato Soup with Harissa and GreensCreamy Vegan Tomato Soup with StarsRed Lentil SoupVegan Coconut Lentil SoupGolden Vegetable Soup
