This creamy purée shows how using fruit in savory soups adds a nice, mellow flavor. Pears, because they are high in fiber, add body, too. If you buy the squash pre-cut, this soup is a good choice when you are entertaining because it is rich enough to be special while it lets you devote more time to other preparations. Chefs use leeks frizzled in a little oil to garnish dishes and add pungent flavor.
Fast Fact: While higher in fat than milk, cream is far lower in sugar and carbs.
Quick Tip: Large leeks tend to be woody, so buy them an inch or less in diameter.
- unsalted butter or canola oil
- chopped peeled butternut squash
- dried thyme
- ground cinnamon
- ground cloves
- vegetable broth
- heavy cream or milk
- canola oil
This creamy purée shows how using fruit in savory soups adds a nice, mellow flavor. Pears, because they are high in fiber, add body, too. If you buy the squash pre-cut, this soup is a good choice when you are entertaining because it is rich enough to be special while it lets you devote more time to other preparations. Chefs use leeks frizzled in a little oil to garnish dishes and add pungent flavor.
Fast Fact: While higher in fat than milk, cream is far lower in sugar and carbs.
Quick Tip: Large leeks tend to be woody, so buy them an inch or less in diameter.
- unsalted butter or canola oil
- chopped peeled butternut squash
- dried thyme
- heavy cream or milk
- canola oil
Ribollita (re-boiled in Italian) generally refers to leftover hearty vegetable soup with stale bread slices added during reheating. In our version, we combine fresh fennel, carrots, green beans and kale with hearty cannelini beans, boneless chicken thighs and cubed sourdough bread for a robust and satisfying meal.
- * 8 boneless chicken thighs
- * 1 bay leaf
- * sprig of parsley
- * 1 cup half inch cubes of day-old bread such as sourdough or country bread
- * 1 cup water
Ribollita (re-boiled in Italian) generally refers to leftover hearty vegetable soup with stale bread slices added during reheating. In our version, we combine fresh fennel, carrots, green beans and kale with hearty cannelini beans, boneless chicken thighs and cubed sourdough bread for a robust and satisfying meal.
- * 8 boneless chicken thighs
- * 1 bay leaf
- * sprig of parsley
- * 1 cup half inch cubes of day-old bread such as sourdough or country bread
- * 1 cup water
“This simple fish dish is quite elegant with its subtle flavor of rosemary. Don’t worry about a few shreds of potato that remain in the skillet. Serve them over the fish. Pair this entrée with steamed asparagus and a large green salad with tomatoes.”
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- extra-virgin olive oil
Serve w/ Cheese Crisps: http://www.recipething.com/recipes/show/10748
For Sweet Carrot Apple Ginger Soup (6-8 servings): Per serving (About 12oz/342g-wt.): 150 calories (60 from fat), 7g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 2g protein, 23g total carbohydrate (5g dietary fiber, 13g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium
- # 1 cup water
- # 1 quart vegetable broth
- # 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- # 1 teaspoon sea salt
- # 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
“This simple fish dish is quite elegant with its subtle flavor of rosemary. Don’t worry about a few shreds of potato that remain in the skillet. Serve them over the fish. Pair this entrée with steamed asparagus and a large green salad with tomatoes.”
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- extra-virgin olive oil
This makes a strong vinaigrette
- Grey Poupon mustard
- good red wine vinegar
- olive oil
Ribollita (re-boiled in Italian) generally refers to leftover hearty vegetable soup with stale bread slices added during reheating. In our version, we combine fresh fennel, carrots, green beans and kale with hearty cannelini beans, boneless chicken thighs and cubed sourdough bread for a robust and satisfying meal.
- * 8 boneless chicken thighs
- * 1 bay leaf
- * sprig of parsley
- * 1 cup half inch cubes of day-old bread such as sourdough or country bread
- * 1 cup water
Choose mixed salad greens whenever you can. Or mix romaine lettuce with spinach or any other dark green variety. Romaine by itself is fine, but the darker the greens, the more antioxidants they contain. If you find balsamic vinegar too strong for your taste, pick a milder vinegar like apple cider.
- Italian or other seasoning mix
- balsamic vinegar
- salad greens