Ingredients:
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 lg onion, chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sea salt
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups veggie stock
1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp honey
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions:
Heat oil and butter in 4 quart pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and salt and saute until onions are soft and translucent. Add stock, tomatoes, bay leaf, and honey and bring to a boil. Turn down heat to simmer soup for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Add basil and pepper then let soup cool slightly and blend (with a hand blender or in a blender) with yogurt until smooth. Bon Appetite!
We bring you Tomato Basil Soup!
Now for some Great Reasons why you might just want to have a bowl, or two!
Tomatoes:
Tomatoes contain Lycopene, which is the most potent antioxidants found in food! Eating Lycopene rich foods can help to prevent cancers develop! Cooking tomatoes increases the bioavailability of the Lycopene! Tomatoes are also high in vitamins C and Potassium!
Basil:
The flavonoids found in basil provide protection at the cellular level. Orientin and vicenin are two water-soluble flavonoids, and in studies on human white blood cells; these components of basil protect cell structures as well as chromosomes from radiation and oxygen-based damage. Also, basil has been shown to provide protection againt bacterial growth. These anti-bacterial properties of basil are associated with its volatile oils, which contain estragole, linalool, cineole, eugenol, sabinene, myrcene, and limonene. Lab studies show the effectiveness of basil in restricting growth of numerous bacteria!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
African Almond Soup
Ingredients:
1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
1 lg onion
2 carrots
2 celery
1.5 cups broccoli
1.5 cups cauliflower
1 cup dried chickpeas (cooked)
2 tbsp minced ginger
3 cloves of garlic
1 tsp parsley
3/4 tsp cayenne
salt - to taste
pepper - to taste
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
4 heaping tbsp almond butter (or any kind of nut butter)
1/2 of a lemon juice
2 heaping tbsp honey
8 cups water or veggie stock
Directions:
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut or butter in a 4 quart pot. Add onion and saute for five minutes then add carrots, celery, ginger and garlic for another five minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and spices (except stock) and mix. After five minutes add in the stock. Bring soup to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes (the longer the soup simmers the better). Bon Appetite!
We bring you African Almond Soup!
Here are a few of the reasons why you might want to go ahead and have some!
Nutritional information on Amazing African Soup
Almond awesomeness! Almonds help to regulate your blood sugar! They are high in protein and aid in oxidative damage done to arteries! Therefor they can help to lower your bad cholesterol! Enjoy!
Chickpea goodness! Garbanzo beans (aka Chickpeas) help to lower cholesterol! They are also a high fiber food, so therefor they can help with weight management! eat em up!
1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
1 lg onion
2 carrots
2 celery
1.5 cups broccoli
1.5 cups cauliflower
1 cup dried chickpeas (cooked)
2 tbsp minced ginger
3 cloves of garlic
1 tsp parsley
3/4 tsp cayenne
salt - to taste
pepper - to taste
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
4 heaping tbsp almond butter (or any kind of nut butter)
1/2 of a lemon juice
2 heaping tbsp honey
8 cups water or veggie stock
Directions:
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut or butter in a 4 quart pot. Add onion and saute for five minutes then add carrots, celery, ginger and garlic for another five minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and spices (except stock) and mix. After five minutes add in the stock. Bring soup to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes (the longer the soup simmers the better). Bon Appetite!
We bring you African Almond Soup!
Here are a few of the reasons why you might want to go ahead and have some!
Nutritional information on Amazing African Soup
Almond awesomeness! Almonds help to regulate your blood sugar! They are high in protein and aid in oxidative damage done to arteries! Therefor they can help to lower your bad cholesterol! Enjoy!
Chickpea goodness! Garbanzo beans (aka Chickpeas) help to lower cholesterol! They are also a high fiber food, so therefor they can help with weight management! eat em up!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Ravishing Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
1 lg onion
4 cloves garlic
2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp cayenne
28 oz can of diced tomatoes
2 cup dried red lentils
4 carrots
4 celery
2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3 bay leafs
10 cups water or veggie stock
Directions:
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut or butter in a 4 quart pot. Add onion and saute for five minutes and then add carrots, celery and garlic for another five minutes. Add spices and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, lentils and water/stock to pot. Let simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often, until creamy.
Heat coconut oil or butter in a small skillet and fry cumin and mustard seeds until they pop. Stir fried seeds and cilantro into finished soup. Bon Appetite!
We bring you Ravishing Red Lentil Soup!
Here are a few of the reasons why you might want to go ahead and have some!
Tomatoes:
Tomatoes contain Lycopene, which is the most potent antioxidants found in food! Eating Lycopene rich foods can help to prevent cancers develop! Cooking tomatoes increases the bioavailability of the Lycopene! Tomatoes are also high in vitamins C and Potassium!
Lentils:
Lentils are high in protein and folic acid! They are also high in B vitamins and C. They are also the highest source of antioxidant food of the winter growers! Eat em up!
1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
1 lg onion
4 cloves garlic
2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp cayenne
28 oz can of diced tomatoes
2 cup dried red lentils
4 carrots
4 celery
2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3 bay leafs
10 cups water or veggie stock
Directions:
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut or butter in a 4 quart pot. Add onion and saute for five minutes and then add carrots, celery and garlic for another five minutes. Add spices and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, lentils and water/stock to pot. Let simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often, until creamy.
Heat coconut oil or butter in a small skillet and fry cumin and mustard seeds until they pop. Stir fried seeds and cilantro into finished soup. Bon Appetite!
We bring you Ravishing Red Lentil Soup!
Here are a few of the reasons why you might want to go ahead and have some!
Tomatoes:
Tomatoes contain Lycopene, which is the most potent antioxidants found in food! Eating Lycopene rich foods can help to prevent cancers develop! Cooking tomatoes increases the bioavailability of the Lycopene! Tomatoes are also high in vitamins C and Potassium!
Lentils:
Lentils are high in protein and folic acid! They are also high in B vitamins and C. They are also the highest source of antioxidant food of the winter growers! Eat em up!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Organic Four Mushroom Barley Soup
We start with fresh Organic ingredients...
Then we take more...
and then some more...
Ingredients:
1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
1 cup shitake mushroom
1 cup oyster mushroom
1 cup button mushroom
1 portobello mushroom
1 cup pot barley
2 carrots
2 celery
1 lg onion
salt - to taste
pepper - to taste
1 tsp rosemary
3 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
10 cup stock or water
Directions:
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut or butter in a 4 quart pot. Saute onion for five minutes and then add carrots, celery, barley and garlic for another five minutes. Add in all of the spices and after a minute or two add in the water or stock. Bring the soup to a boil and then turn it down to simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes (the longer the soup sits the better the flavor). Before serving the soup add in the Balsamic and Apple Cider Vinegar. Bon Appetite!
We bring you Organic Four Mushroom Barley Soup!
Here are a few of the reasons why you might want to go ahead and have some!
Nutritional information on Mushroom Barley Soup
Mushrooms:
High in protein, Shitake having all eight essential amino acids! Mushrooms also contain iron and Selenium as well as good quantities of the B vitamins biotin, niacin, folic acid and pantothenic acid. Potassium and phosphorus are usually found in good quantities in these mushrooms! What does this mean? It means energy production, muscle repair and mood elevating!
Barley:
We used pot barley instead of pearl barley because it is much more nutritious! This grain is 10-15% protein and the rest is carbohydrate. High in Niacin and Folic Acid as well as magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium! It also is very high in phytonutrients!! What does this mean? Well, it means that the growth and reproduction of all cells can be carried out efficiently, fats can be synthesized, the blood circulation is stimulated and the tissues of the skin, tongue and digestive tract is being supported!
Enjoy your soup!
Ingredients:
1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
1 cup shitake mushroom
1 cup oyster mushroom
1 cup button mushroom
1 portobello mushroom
1 cup pot barley
2 carrots
2 celery
1 lg onion
salt - to taste
pepper - to taste
1 tsp rosemary
3 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
10 cup stock or water
Directions:
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut or butter in a 4 quart pot. Saute onion for five minutes and then add carrots, celery, barley and garlic for another five minutes. Add in all of the spices and after a minute or two add in the water or stock. Bring the soup to a boil and then turn it down to simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes (the longer the soup sits the better the flavor). Before serving the soup add in the Balsamic and Apple Cider Vinegar. Bon Appetite!
We bring you Organic Four Mushroom Barley Soup!
Here are a few of the reasons why you might want to go ahead and have some!
Nutritional information on Mushroom Barley Soup
Mushrooms:
High in protein, Shitake having all eight essential amino acids! Mushrooms also contain iron and Selenium as well as good quantities of the B vitamins biotin, niacin, folic acid and pantothenic acid. Potassium and phosphorus are usually found in good quantities in these mushrooms! What does this mean? It means energy production, muscle repair and mood elevating!
Barley:
We used pot barley instead of pearl barley because it is much more nutritious! This grain is 10-15% protein and the rest is carbohydrate. High in Niacin and Folic Acid as well as magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium! It also is very high in phytonutrients!! What does this mean? Well, it means that the growth and reproduction of all cells can be carried out efficiently, fats can be synthesized, the blood circulation is stimulated and the tissues of the skin, tongue and digestive tract is being supported!
Enjoy your soup!
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