2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups onion, chopped fine
2 inches ginger, chopped fine
2 cups leeks, chopped
2 cups shiitake mushrooms, chopped
2 cups carrots, cut into ¼-inch rounds
2 cups sweet potatoes, diced
1 cup celery, sliced
1/2 tsp grey or pink sea salt
8 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup parsley, freshly chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, freshly chopped
1 tbsp of each oregano, thyme, and rosemary, chopped*
2 bay leaf, whole
4 cups kale, washed and torn
1 cup snow peas or green beans, chopped
4 skinless chicken thighs, chopped into cubes
5 garlic cloves, sliced and divided
*If these herbs are unavailable fresh then use 1 tsp of each dried. Look for fresh herbs whenever possible get the flavour and essential oils.