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Cabbage Sauerkraut Soup
Cabbage Sauerkraut Soup
A warm and filling balance of daring flavors.
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes cook time
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 cup onion, sliced thin
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 package (.88 oz) Eden Maitake Mushrooms, soaked in 3 cups warm water for 20 minutes, reserve soaking water
- 28 oz organic whole canned tomatoes, diced, including cooking water
- or 3 medium fresh organic tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup Eden Three Onion Sauerkraut, and [q:1/2] cup sauerkraut juice
- or EDEN Sauerkraut
- 5 cups water or homemade soup stock, including maitake soaking water
- [q:1/4] cup Eden Bonito Flakes, crumbled, optional
- [q:1/2] tsp Eden Sea Salt
- 2 pinches fresh ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped, for garnish
Directions
- Heat oil in a heavy pot and sauté onions and carrots 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients except the dill. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer about 30 minutes until cabbage is tender.
- Garnish with chopped dill and serve.
Nutrition Info
130 calories, 3 g fat (18% calories from fat), 4 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 464 mg sodium
Miso Soup with Mushrooms, Bok Choy & Tofu
Miso Soup with Mushrooms, Bok Choy & Tofu
Prep Time
30 min prep time
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
- [q:1 1/2] to 2 cups cremini and/or shiitake mushrooms, cleaned, stemmed, and sliced
- 8 oz firm tofu, well-drained and cut into small dice
- 2 to 3 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
- 6 to 8 stalks regular bok choy with leaves or 2 baby bok choy
- 2 to 4 Tbsp miso
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
- Combine mushrooms and 5 cups water in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in tofu, scallions, and bok choy. Simmer until bok choy is barely tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Dissolve desired amount of miso in just enough warm water to make it pourable before stirring it into broth. (The more miso you use, the more pungent and salty the soup will be, so start with less. Continue to add miso until the soup is salty/pungent to your liking.)
- Season with pepper and serve.
Nutrition Info
Per serving: 129 Calories, 12 g Protein, 10 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Fiber, 6 g Total fat (1 g sat), 491 mg Sodium, [nutrition:4] Vitamin D, Calcium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin K, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), C, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc
Sweet Potato & Lentil Curry Stew
Sweet Potato & Lentil Curry Stew
Prep Time
45 min prep time
Number of Servings
serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into [q:1/2]-inch cubes
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 (13.5 oz) can lite coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- [q:1/2] cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and curry powder and cook for 1 minute. Add sweet potato and tomatoes and their juices.
- Stir in lentils, coconut milk, and stock. Bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover pot and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender and lentils are soft.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Info
Per serving: 364 Calories, 14 g Protein, 46 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Fiber, 14 g Total fat (11 g sat), 357 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Folate, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), [nutrition:3] Vitamin A, B3 (niacin), B6, [nutrition:2] Vitamin C, Iron, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), K, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Chicken Tortellini Soup
Chicken Tortellini Soup
Comfort Food, Fresh or Frozen
Prep Time
40 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
-
Broth
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- [q:1 1/2] cups frozen diced carrots or sliced fresh carrots, blanched
- [q:1/4] tsp dried rosemary
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
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Soup
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cheese tortellini (about [q:7 1/2] oz)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
-
Garnish (optional)
- Minced fresh parsley
- Fresh thyme leaves
Directions
-
Prepare The Broth
- Combine chicken broth, celery, carrots, rosemary, and parsley.
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Freeze for Later (optional)
- Put broth ingredients in a labeled gallon-size freezer bag. Seal, removing as much air as possible.
- Place cooked chicken and fresh or frozen tortellini in another labeled gallon-size freezer bag. Seal, removing as much air as possible.
- Place both bags together as a kit, seal, and freeze.
- Before cooking, place bags in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours to thaw.
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Finish and Serve
- Put broth ingredients into a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately reduce heat to medium-high and boil for 5 minutes, until carrots and celery are tender.
- Add cooked chicken and tortellini; season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, until tortellini are tender and filling is hot. Remove from heat.
- Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with pepper and parsley and thyme, if using.
Nutrition Info
295 Calories, 26 g Protein, 23 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 11 g Total fat (4 g sat), 430 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin K, [nut:4] Phosphorus, [nut:3] Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, [nut:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B12, [nut:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Iron, Potassium, Zinc
Chicken Zoodle Soup
Chicken Zoodle Soup
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (28 g) butter
- [q:1/4] cup (40 g) chopped onion
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- [q:1/4] tsp ground black pepper
- [q:1/2] tsp pink salt
- [q:1/4] tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups (280 g) cooked, cubed chicken
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
Directions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and celery. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onion softens and becomes fragrant. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour the broth into the pot and add the bay leaf, parsley, pepper, salt and thyme, and stir. Add the chicken and bring the pot to a boil for 2 minutes, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, add the zucchinis and turn off the heat. Stir occasionally and let the zucchinis soften for 5 to 7 minutes. They should be soft but still firm enough to add a bit of texture to the dish. Discard the bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Info
200 Calories, 6.2 g Total Carbs, 1.7 g Fiber, 4.5 g Net Carbs, 24.1 g Protein, 8.3 g Fat
Carrot Soup with Orange-Marinated Lentils
Carrot Soup with Orange-Marinated Lentils
Prep Time
55 minutes\
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
Carrot Soup
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- Olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 oz ginger root
- 1 lb 9 oz carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
- 2 Tbsp concentrated vegetable stock
- 4 cups water*
- Salt
- 1 cup dairy-free yogurt, to serve**
Orange-Marinated Lentils
- [q:1/2] cup dried red lentils
- Big bunch of flat-leaf parsley or cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 spring onion (scallion), finely shredded
- Juice of [q:1/2] orange
- [q:1/2] tsp harissa*** or chili flakes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt
Directions
- Fry onion and garlic in a little olive oil in a saucepan until soft for around 5 minutes over a medium-low heat while stirring. Raise heat, add spices, and fry for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Peel and finely grate ginger root, squeeze out juice, and save it. Discard ginger root remains.
- Add carrots, ginger juice, stock, and water to pan. Simmer over medium heat for around 15 minutes under a lid until carrots are soft.
- In meantime, boil lentils in water according to following recipe.
- Combine rest of Orange-Marinated Lentils ingredients for orange marinade. Pour over lentils while they are still warm. Season with salt. Set aside.
- Blend soup until smooth and season again with salt, to taste. Warm it up again and, if necessary, dilute with more water.
- Top soup with lentil mixture and a dollop of yogurt. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Nutrition Info
310 Calories, 11 g Protein, 45 g Carbohydrates, 10 g Fiber, 11 g Total fat (3 g sat), 749 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin A, C, K, [nutrition:4] Folate, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B6, Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Calcium, Iron, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B3 (niacin), E, Magnesium, Zinc
Coconut Corn Chowder
Coconut Corn Chowder
Prep Time
60 min prep time
Number of Servings
6
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped (about [q:1 1/2] cups)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1K c)
- 4 small Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into K-inch cubes
- [q:2 1/2] cups fresh corn kernels (from 4 ears) or frozen corn
- 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups water plus 2 tsp vegetable bouillon paste
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- Salt
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery and sauté until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in carrots, potatoes, and corn. Pour in coconut milk and add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat. Once it has cooled for about 15 minutes, transfer about a third of soup to a blender and purée until smooth. (Alternatively, blend soup in pot using a handheld immersion blender, being careful not to purée it completely.) Return soup to pot and add red chili flakes and pepper.
- Season to taste with salt and more pepper if necessary. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately or, if you prefer, at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Info
Per serving: 352 Calories, 7 g Protein, 42 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 20 g Total fat (17 g sat), 259 mg Sodium, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B6, C, [nutrition:3] Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin K, Folate, Zinc
Red Beans and Rice Soup
Red Beans and Rice Soup
Prep Time
3 1/2 hours (plus 12 hours soak time for beans)
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
- [q:1/2] lb dried kidney beans
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 green onions (scallions), white and pale green parts only, finely sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- [q:1/2] tsp dried oregano
- [q:1/2] tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Few dashes of Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce, plus more for serving
- 1 cup steamed rice, for serving
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for finishing
- Parsley leaves, for serving
Directions
- Place beans in a medium bowl and add cold water to cover by a few inches. Let beans soak for 12 hours. Drain beans, rinse, and then drain again. Set beans aside.
- Bring a kettle filled with water to a boil so it’s on hand. You will need it in a few minutes.
- In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, add green onions, bell pepper, serrano pepper, red onion, garlic, oregano, and cayenne. Lightly season with salt and black pepper. Cook vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes. Toss in kidney beans and chipotle pepper sauce. Add boiling water to cover by 4 inches and season with salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, partially cover, and simmer until beans are tender and have a creamy texture, [q:2 1/2] to 3 hours. Occasionally stir the pot, making sure nothing is sticking to the bottom and beans are covered by 2 inches of liquid; add more hot water if needed.
- Use a ladle to remove about [q:1 1/2] cups of the beans and liquid. Transfer to a blender and purée. (Alternatively, just smash beans with back of spoon against pot.) Return puréed beans and simmer, uncovered, for another 15 minutes. Take pot off heat and adjust seasoning. Serve with about [q:1/4] cup steamed rice per bowl. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with more chipotle pepper sauce, if you like.
Nutrition Info
514 Calories, 18 g Protein, 78 g Carbohydrates, 18 g Fiber, 16 g Total fat (2 g sat), 317 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B6, C, K, Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), [nutrition:3] Iron, Magnesium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Potassium, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, B2 (riboflavin), E, Calcium
Tomato Soup with Fresh Chives
Tomato Soup with Fresh Chives
Prep Time
30 min prep time
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 baking potato, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 (28 oz) cans peeled whole tomatoes, with their juices
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh chives for garnish
Directions
- Place onion, potato, orange juice, bay leaf, and 3 cups water in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium and cook mixture for 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and their juices to pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until potato chunks are tender. Discard bay leaf.
- Purée with a hand-held blender or in a high-speed blender until mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives.
Nutrition Info
155 Calories, 5 g Protein, 35 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Fiber, 1 g Total fat, 752 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B6, C, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), K, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, E, Calcium, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus
Spicy Ditalini and Chickpea Stew
Spicy Ditalini and Chickpea Stew
Prep Time
40 minutes total time
Number of Servings
6
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 carrot chopped (about 3 oz.)
- 1 stalk celery chopped (about 1 oz.)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp. fresh gingerroot minced
- 1 tsp. each ground cumin coriander and paprika
- [q:1/2] tsp. salt
- [q:1/4] tsp. each dried oregano chili flakes and pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- [q:1/4] cup tomato paste
- 3 cups/24 oz. sodium-reduced vegetable broth
- 1 can/19 oz. no-sodium chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 4 oz. ditalini
- 6 cups/4 oz. spinach
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
- Heat oil in large saucepan set over medium heat; cook onion, carrot, celery, garlic and ginger for about 5 minutes or until vegetables start to soften. Add cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, oregano, chili flakes, pepper and cayenne; cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until spices are fragrant. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in broth, 2 cups water and chickpeas; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer for about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and broth is flavourful.
- Stir in ditalini. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender and broth thickens. Stir in spinach and cilantro; cook for about 1 minute or until spinach is wilted.
Nutrition Info
Without yogurt: 489 Calories, 23 g Protein, 78 g Carbohydrates, 14 g Fiber, 11 g Total fat (1 g sat), 360 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B6, K, Folate, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Iron, [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, B2 (riboflavin), C, E, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Calcium