Spicy Black Bean Soup This Spicy Black Bean Soup is simple to prepare and loaded with plant-based protein for a healthy and filling lunch idea. I wasn’t always a fan of beans. In fact, when I was a kid I used to hate them. I thought they were weird and mushy and the texture drove…
Chickpea Chana Masala This Chickpea Chana Masala is a great one-pot meal that can be made with simple pantry staples so you don’t need to worry about running to the grocery store to help get dinner on the table. Although I am a total advocate for shopping regularly and using fresh ingredients, there are a…
Simple Summer Gazpacho This Simple Summer Gazpacho is a refreshing and delicious way to showcase ripe summer produce and help you chill out on a warm summer day. On a hot and humid summer day, the idea of turning the stove on is less than appealing so a blended gazpacho soup makes the perfect meal.…
Caldo Verde Portuguese Soup Caldo verde Portuguese soup is a simple recipe made of potatoes, kale and a little sausage, and it is the perfect heart-warming soup for a cold and rainy day. If you are wondering if I am Portuguese because I am posting a Portuguese soup, the answer is no. If the ginger hair…
Simple Chicken Stock This Simple Chicken Stock is a classic recipe and the perfect base for a wide variety of soups and stews, and a simple kitchen skill that anyone can master. When I first began making my own soups I always opted for the convenience of store-bought broth or stock cubes. I’m all about keeping…
Sweet Pea Soup Soup season isn’t only for root vegetables, the frozen friends of summer are not to be forgotten and this Sweet Pea Soup does just that! Minty and fresh, it brings a certain brightness to those cold winter days. I’m often asked if frozen vegetables are a good option. The short answer is;…
Spiced Pumpkin Soup Pumpkins are for more than just carving, pies and lattes! While making a pumpkin pie is as easy as running to the store to buy a can of purée, and carving just means looking for the biggest and baddest one, cooking with pumpkin means being a little bit more adventurous, and this Spiced…
Dahl, which is also often spelled dhal, daal and dal, is a rich and thick lentil soup very common in Indian cuisine. Depending on the region, the manner in which it is made can vary, so this is my personal take on an Indian dahl. Full of lentils, this dish is rich in plant-based protein and full of fiber making it a hearty lunch or dinner. Lentil, Spinach & Sweet Potato DahlThis recipe uses yellow lentils, but you could easily substitute for red lentils if t […]
Good ol’ minestrone. A childhood classic, with a bit of a twist. The typical minestrone soup is a combination of a simple broth, a mixture of veggies with a little noodle or rice. I’ve mixed this version up by simply swapping the noodles for some cannellini beans to help kick on the protein content, and included some kale to add some much needed greens. Kale & White Bean MinestroneVegetarian & Gluten-FreeServes 4-6Ingredients2 tbsp butter or olive oil1 leek1 carrot1 celery stalk1 […]
A simple seasonal soup that is rich in flavour and packs a real nutritional punch. Loaded with powerful antioxidant vitamins A and C, this soup is the perfect recipe to help you beat the cold weather flu. The recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer to keep you going through the week. Curried Coconut Butternut Squash SoupGluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan & PaleoServes 6Ingredients:1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed1 yellow oni […]
