Wisdom Vichyssoise

Sometimes recipes come to me and I am guided to write them out - and then their healing properties are shown to me.

Sometimes I am simply guided to start cooking, and the intention of the recipe then comes through as I am in the act of cooking.

Sometimes I am shown what it is I am meant to cook, and I research recipes for a general idea of how to make the dish - and then the shamanic healing version of the recipe comes through as I initiate the process of cooking.

Such was the case today as I began my adventure into the realm of "Wisdom Vichyssoise"!

For the last few days I have been delving into the world of potatoes. Yesterday I made the supreme comfort food - mashed potatoes and (vegetarian) gravy. Mmm!!!

Today all I could think of was vichyssoise.

I did not know why I was meant to make vichyssoise. I simply knew it had to be done.

So! I researched several different recipes for vichyssoise and vegan vichyssoise. Once I had a general sense of proportions and different ingredient selections, I ventured into the kitchen and allowed what needed to happen to simply flow.

I intuitively gathered my ingredients, and as I began to saute the leeks and garlic, I knew it was time to ask the question:

What is the shamanic intention behind this particular recipe?

This is the message I received:

This recipe is for opening the heart and gaining access to the wisdom that resides there. 

As the message came through, I stood with my back straight and arms opened out to my sides. I could feel a strength pulsating through my body, and I knew it was time to proceed with the cooking, the pureeing, the chilling (what a lot of patience this recipe calls for! :) and - at long last - the glorious eating!

Here is the recipe for Wisdom Vichyssoise! This soup is vegan.

WISDOM VICHYSSOISE 

Cold potato soup, warm heart, I always say! At least, I do now....:)

4 large russet potatoes, chopped (You can peel them. I like leaving the skins.)

1 large leek, chopped

4 green onions (green for the heart chakra), chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

3 tablespoons coconut oil for sauteing

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

A few shakes of powdered sage (for wisdom)

5 fennel seeds

1 cup vegetable broth

1 cup soy milk

2 cups water

sea salt to taste

black pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large soup pot, warm the coconut oil. Add and saute the garlic, leeks and 3 of the chopped green onions. Retain one green onion for garnish.

When the veggies are soft, add the liquid and the potatoes, along with a bit of sea salt for cooking. Add the thyme, sage and fennel.

Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring often. Make sure the potatoes are very soft.

Take off of heat and allow to cool for a bit, around 15 minutes. 

Puree the soup in small batches, using a blender or food processor. I use my food processor and I love it! I have also read of some people using hand-held blenders - I am sure this is also fine. 

Place the blended batches into a large bowl or pot. Add sea salt and black pepper to taste. Add a little extra liquid if necessary, and blend the pureed soup with a spoon before chilling.

Chill for at least an hour, probably more. Depends on how cold you want it. I couldn't wait too long to eat it! I enjoy instant gratification when it comes to healing foods! :)

Ladle the soup into your favorite bowl, garnish with chopped green onion, and....

ENJOY!

Astra

I'd love to hear of your heart wisdom experiences with this shamanic food.

You may contact me at thefoodshaman@gmail.com with your culinary creation news!

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