Wintertime is a time when we are looking for hot foods to warm us up. This recipe fits that description both in temperature and spice, depending on your spice and/or sausage choice (chorizo sausage anyone?). Perfect served with a salad, warm tortillas or cornbread. ¼ cup dry kidney beans ¼ cup dry black beans … Continue reading Chili
This is a recipe I created years ago; it's a great recipe when at the end of the grocery month. Savory Lentils and Rice ¼ c lentils/½ c water (I used regular lentils, but red lentils would be a nice substitute) ¼ c rice/1 c water (I used brown basmati rice, but any rice will … Continue reading Savory Lentils, Rice and/or Beans
A simple, warm & comforting soup. So easy to make. 1 cup stock/broth 1/2 cup water 1 egg, well beaten 1/4 cup frozen mixed veggies (peas & carrots), thawed (you can use less) 1 green onion, sliced (optional, more for garnish) salt & pepper, to taste (optional: cubed, cooked chicken or cubed firm … Continue reading Egg Drop Soup
I hope the East side of the U.S. has finally warmed up & dug out of the frozen precipitation; if not, this is the perfect soup for you. I love a savory butternut soup, so silky, smooth & perfect for a cold winters day! Here is my version. 1 medium butternut squash 1 rib celery, … Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup (Savory)
When I was younger, I didn't care for broccoli, but I loved my mom's broccoli cheese soup; this is my non-dairy re-creation. One note - there is a lot of stock/broth in this recipe, however, if not enough is used, the cheese may make the soup congeal, more like mac & cheese consistency. You can … Continue reading Broccoli Cheddar Soup
When I was growing up, my mom made lots of soup. This is one of her favorites. I like salmon, but to me, the only way to eat canned salmon is in soup. I hope you enjoy! your choice of oil/non-dairy butter (Earth balance or Melt) 1/2 onion, chopped 3 large or 5 small … Continue reading Salmon Soup
Winter begs for warm foods for comfort and to warm ourselves inside. Minestrone is a delicious vegetable soup. You can add in meat, if desired. Three 32 ounce boxes chicken stock (or water or vegetable stock for vegetarian/vegan option) 2 cup water 2 tablespoons chicken soup base (or vegetable for vegetarian/vegan option) 4 potatoes (I … Continue reading Minestrone Soup
