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Creamy Asparagus Soup
Asparagus is not just low in calories but also packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. This food is low in saturated fat and low in both cholesterol and sodium and a very good source of dietary fiber. Want a healthy lunch? Take a look at this simple recipe. Ingredients 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, minced 2 lb. asparagus kosher salt Ground black pepper 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 c. heavy cream After taste, add some Heavy cream for garnish Freshly chopped chives, for garnish Freshly chopped dill, for garnish Directions Melt butter in a pot and add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add asparagus and season with salt…
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Homemade Tomato Soup
Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, sliced pinch of salt 2 lbs tomatoes 2-3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 tbsp uncooked white rice a sprig of fresh thyme or basil 1/2 bay leaf 1 tsp garam masala Directions Add to a large pot butter, olive oil, large onion, sliced and pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until things start to sizzle, and then cover and reduce to low until your onions are soft. Stir ’em around now and then. While your onions continue to simmer, wash and core your tomatoes. When your onions are nice and soft then slice your garlic and toss it into the pot and cook for…
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Spicy Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
The soup recipe for last Wednesday in January is a black bean soup from allrecipes.com Ingredients 1 pound dry black beans, soaked overnight 4 teaspoons diced jalapeno peppers 6 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Directions Drain black beans, and rinse. Combine beans, jalapenos, and chicken broth in a slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Cook on High for 4 hours. Reduce heat to Low, and continue cooking for 2 hours, or until you are ready to eat.
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Light French Onion Soup
This week we recommend this delicious Onion Soup from health.com Ingredients (4 servings) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 large thinly sliced Spanish onions 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1/3 cup dry sherry 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 4–8 (3/4-inch) slices French baguette 4 ounces Gruyère cheese, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Heat butter and olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and salt. Cover; cook 5 minutes. Uncover; add sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, 25 minutes or until onions are golden. Add flour, and reduce heat…
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Cauliflower Soup
For today we have chosen this easy cauliflower soup from toriavery.com to share with you. Ingredients (4 servings) 1 head cauliflower, about 2 lbs. Salt and pepper Unsalted butter (optional, recommended) – you can sub olive oil or a high quality vegan butter like Earth Balance, if you like Topping ideas Drizzle of olive oil or sesame oil, crumbled blue cheese, parmesan, za’atar Preparation Remove the leaves and tough core from the cauliflower. Chop into small florets and carefully clean them. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart (4 cups) of water to a boil. Stir in 2 tsp of salt till dissolved. Pour in the cauliflower florets. Bring the water…
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