Categories: Soups/stews, Vegan, Vegetarian 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
      3 c  Leeks; scrubbed and chopped 
           -into 1/2" pieces 
      1 cl Garlic; crushed 
      1 tb Olive oil 
      2 c  Raw carots; scrubbed and 
           -finely diced 
      1 c  Raw red potatoe; finely 
           -diced 
      2 tb Tomato paste 
        pn Dried thyme 
        pn Dried oregano 
           Salt and pepper to taste 
      2 c  Vegetable broth 
    1/2 c  Ripe plives; pitted and 
           -chopped 
  
  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 a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer at least 45 minutes.  During 
  last 5 minutes of cooking stir in olives.  (Note: thiken with 1 
  tablspoon whole wheat or rice flour if desired) 
   
  Total Calories per serving: 235  Fat: 10 grams 
   
  Source: Vegetarian Journal, Jan/Feb 1995 
  Pooh's Recipe dbase (lisa-pooh@delphi.com) 
  2/3/96