Broccoli and cheddar cheese go together so well, but sometimes you want to keep the dairy on the low to no status, or you must avoid it. Have no fear. This soup has the same flavor and thick texture of my broccoli cheddar soup without any cheddar cheese. And it’s low in carbs and checks …
Salmon Chowder {dairy free}
I think of myself as plant-based eater with a splash of vegetarian (mostly goat cheese), and on some occasions, pescatarian. When I see sockeye salmon from Alaska appearing in the markets in May and June, it reminds me of the omega-3 essential fatty acids it contains, to help to reduce inflammation in the body. I …
Simple & Gentle Vegetable Broth {quick & easy}
This recipe came about one evening when I needed a very simple vegetable broth to use as a light soup for matzo balls. I had leeks, carrots, and dill in the refrigerator so that’s what I used. And since I needed it fast, I used my Instant Pot to pressure cook the ingredients in water. …
How to Make White Beans Creamy
I start a lot of my vegetable soups with a ritualistic soaking of white beans. The white beans I like these days are Cannellini beans (also known as white kidney beans). To get the beans really creamy, after they’ve soaked for at least 8 hours, I cook them again the Instant Pot. You don’t need …
Creamy Broccoli Basil Soup {dairy free}
I’m always looking for quick and easy ways to add more green to my life, including broccoli. Broccoli is great way to get some fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium in your body, and has more protein than most vegetables. I often steam broccoli and drizzle some lemon juice over it, or sprinkle …
Cream of Broccoli Carrot Soup
The photo for this cream of broccoli soup would be more green except that one of the ingredients gives it an orange hue. That would be the carrots, and while I love a green soup, the addition of carrots makes it slightly sweet while packing a good dose of vitamin A into this nutritious bowl …