Creamy Veggie Soup

Creamy Veggie Soup

This soup is delicious and great for when you want a low-impact, easy-to-digest-but-full-of-flavor dish. You start with carrots, sweet potatoes, and asparagus. Have some milk, I use hazelnut or oat made by Pacific, and some broth base, I use Better Than Bouillon-Low Sodium Chicken. 

Chop the vegetables and put them in boiling water, and then boil for 30 to 45 minutes. I usually leave them on the burner while I'm cooking the sides and dessert.

Get out the blender and add the milk, oil, and bouillon. When ready, add the vegetables and blend, then serve.

 

Creamy Veggie Soup (serves 4)

4 carrots chopped

3 small sweet potatoes chopped

1 lb asparagus chopped

3 cups hazelnut milk

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons better than bouillon 

Cold weather, Hot chili

Homemade Chili

 An in-house favorite!

On a cold day this is a recipe that is quick and easy. There are ingredients that you can add prepared or take the time to go scratch all the way. Having done both, this recipe turns out delicious either way. I will also be pointing out good substitutions to make this recipe vegan. 

Start out with some chopped onions in a preheated pan with a little olive oil. Add some ground turkey, or shredded zucchini for a vegan recipe. I have also split it half turkey/half zucchini and it comes out great with a little extra veggie.

Mince up 3 cloves of garlic and add to mixture in pan. Chop up peppers and set aside, or add just jalapenos to cook out some of the heat for a cooler version. I have also used fresh habaneros from my garden to spice it up. Add chili, cayenne, and some salt/pepper to taste. Then keep mixing until spice is throughout and turkey is fully cooked.

For the refried beans you can add a can, or you can buy some pinto beans (or make some pinto beans) and mash them yourself. I have found the pre-canned to have too much salt for me and have begun mashing myself. To do this I take the pintos canned, rinse them, and put them in a blender with the spaghetti sauce. You may have to add a little water for the right consistency.

Before adding my homemade refried bean mixture, I add the kidney beans to the turkey and brown them a little. This is where you add the jalapenos if you didn't add them earlier to cook out some of the heat. Then add the pinto bean mixture and finally the chopped bell peppers. cover, and let simmer on low for 5 to 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.

The Recipe for Homemade Chili

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium red onion, chopped
1 lb ground turkey
3 cloves garlic, minced

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 to 3 jalapenos, minced

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 can refried beans
1 can red kidney beans, rinsed
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar