Roasted Carrot Soup
Roasted Carrot Soup
Prep Time
60 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into [q:2 1/2]-inch strips
- 2 Tbsp oil, divided
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt
- [q:1/4] cup chopped fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Toss carrot strips with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Transfer to a baking pan and roast for 25 minutes, or until carrots are tender and lightly browned in certain places, turning halfway through.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot set over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 4 minutes. Add ginger, roasted carrots, broth, and salt to taste. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cover pot. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Transfer carrot mixture to a blender and blend on high until smooth. Serve garnished with fresh thyme, if desired.
Nutrition Info
23 Calories, 2 g Protein, 15 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Fiber, 7 g Total fat (1 g sat), 407 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin A, [nutrition:2] Vitamin K, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B6, C, E
Ramen Bento
Ramen Bento
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
2
Ingredients
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Miso Ramen
- Miso Broth
- 2 bundles/packets (3 ounces, or 85 g) dried ramen noodles
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Toppings
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
- 1 cup (50 g) bean sprouts, blanched
- 6 snow peas, blanched
- 2 to 4 slices ham
Directions
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The Day Before:
- Prepare the miso broth the day before and refrigerate.
- Hard-boil the eggs and blanch the bean sprouts and snow peas the night before.
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In The Morning:
- In the morning, boil the ramen noodles according to package directions, drain, and transfer to a bento box large enough to hold the noodles, toppings, and soup.
- Top with the hard-boiled eggs, bean sprouts, snow peas, ham, and chopped green onions.
- Reheat the broth, and prep any toppings.
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When Ready to Eat:
- Pour the broth over the noodles and toppings.
Nutrition Info
With two slices of ham: 448 Calories, 27 g Protein, 176 mg Cholesterol, 42 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 20 g Total fat (6 g sat), 2,084 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Folate, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Potassium
Miso Broth
Miso Broth
Ingredients
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1- to [q:1 1/2]-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 2 green onions (1 cut in half for the soup and 1 chopped for garnish), divided
- 2 Tbsp miso
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, add the chicken broth, ginger, garlic, and halved green onion, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3 minutes and then discard the ginger, garlic, and green onion.
- Add the miso, soy sauce, and mirin, and return to a boil. Add the sesame oil and remove from the heat. Immediately transfer the soup to insulated jars.
Chilled Avocado and Cucumber Soup
Chilled Avocado and Cucumber Soup
Prep Time
10 minutes, plus 2 hours chill time
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
- [q:1 1/2] cups plain kefir
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- Salt to taste
Directions
- In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients. Blend on High until smooth and creamy.
- Chill soup in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Info
242 Calories, 6 g Protein, 19 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Fiber, 18 g Total fat (4 g sat), 343 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin K, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B6, C, Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), B12, E, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
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
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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
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Garnish (optional)
- Minced fresh parsley
- Fresh thyme leaves
Directions
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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