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. …
Simple White Bean Vegetable Soup
I start a lot of my vegetable soups with a ritualistic soaking of beans. The beans I favor these days are cannellini because they make soups creamier and they’re a nutritional powerhouse. I sometimes soak more than I need and freeze a portion of them to add to soups at a later time. And I’ll …
Holiday 2022
Happy 2022 holidays! Whether you’re making meals for yourself, a small crowd, or a big one, here are recipes that everyone can enjoy. If you’re hosting a meal, you’re amazing! Here are some baking and cooking tips: Test new recipes at least a few days before the holiday. Plan what you’re making on a calendar. …
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 …
Egg Drop Soup
If you’re a lover of egg drop soup, I think you’ll enjoy this flavorful rendition. It’s easy to pull together, and uses some key basic ingredients: toasted sesame oil, green onions, cilantro leaves, eggs, chicken broth, and chicken. It’s high in protein, has flavorful greens, mushrooms, and broth. That said, it’s also easy to adjust …