Barley Chicken and Leek Soup Ingredients: 1 whole small chicken or several chicken thighs and legs 2 lb leeks 1 fresh bay leaf 1 large carrot, peeled and thickly sliced 10 cups of chicken broth ? cup pearl barley Salt and black pepper Fresh chopped parsley to garnish Instructions: Place chicken in a large deep pan, slice half of the leeks and … [Read more...] about Barley Chicken and Leek Soup
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Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Lemongrass
Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Lemongrass This is a light soup with a Thai influence and is made with fresh homemade chicken stock. You can use pre-made chicken broth and leftover chicken to save time. Note: If you can?t find lemongrass in the specialty section of your supermarket or specialty store, you can omit. Ingredients for Stock: 2 … [Read more...] about Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Lemongrass
Homemade Fruit Sorbet
Homemade Fruit Sorbet You can make this sorbet with any of your favorite fruits. Sliced strawberries, peaches, kiwi, bananas and mangos work well but really you can use just about any fruit of your choice. Ingredients: 4 cups fresh fruit 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1 pinch salt sugar to taste [optional] Instructions: Spread sliced fruit in one … [Read more...] about Homemade Fruit Sorbet
Corn and Sweet Potato Soup
Corn and Sweet Potato Soup Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or Pam 1 onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 7 ? cups of vegetable stock 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 medium sweet potato diced 1 lb corn kernels (fresh or frozen) Salt and ground black pepper Lime wedges to serve Instructions: Heat the oil in a large soup pan and gently fry … [Read more...] about Corn and Sweet Potato Soup
Kiwi Strawberry Spice
2 kiwi fruits, peeled and cut in half 1 apple, cored and roughly chopped 10 strawberries, stem and top peeled off Cinnamon powder Tip: It is really up to you whether or not you peel the fruit. If you?re using organic fruits then it?s a good idea to leave the peel on as it contains lots of vitamins and nutrients. If you?re using non-organic fruits, … [Read more...] about Kiwi Strawberry Spice
Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
Don't use any fat for this dish if you want to go whole food, plant based with no oil. Ingredients: Pam or other spray 1 small butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cubed 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds 1 large parsnip, peeled and cubed 2 leeks, thinly sliced 1 onion, peeled and quartered 2 bay leaves 4 thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoons … [Read more...] about Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
Fruit Medley
2 plums, stoned and cut in half 2 ripe pears, cored and roughly chopped 10 strawberries, stems and top removed 1 banana Tip: It is really up to you whether or not you peel the fruit. If you're using organic fruits then it's a good idea to leave the peel on as it contains lots of vitamins and nutrients. If you're using non-organic fruits, then it … [Read more...] about Fruit Medley
Winter Vegetable Soup
Note: This is a chunky vegetable soup and you can omit or add vegetables to suit your taste. You can replace the potatoes for sweet potatoes for a sweeter tasting soup. Leeks and winter cabbage also work well. Ingredients: 1 medium cabbage cut into quarters 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 carrots, peeled and finely sliced 2 celery stalks, finely … [Read more...] about Winter Vegetable Soup
