This is one of my favorite soups because of it’s so simple to make yet still yields a rich, rustic texture. A few simple spices and fresh ginger beautifully compliment the sweetness of the potatoes.
Unlike a lot of soups I prepare, I like to leave this one un-blended. The softness of the potatoes pieces is really comforting. This soup goes great with a piece of gluten-free bread. I also like to top it with a mild salsa or chutney.
Mango chutney offers a delightful surprise to the palate and makes for a sophisticated presentation.
Ingredients:
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 small yellow onions, chopped
4 gloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon coriander
3 tablespoons butter
6 cups chicken stock
I remember zucchini and squash growing in the neighbor's garden when I was a kid. Though I didn't much care for it then, I've come to love zucchini. Good zucchini soup is a delight to taste. This summer favorite goes nicely warm, but I prefer it chilled and garnished with dill for cool, delicious, savory soup at its best.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, roasted
2 onions, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
8 zucchini, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup dry potato flakes, gluten-free
1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari or soy sauce
4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
Directions:
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In my house, summertime means fresh vegetables and great salads. Salads are a quick and easy way to add splash to just about any meal, and to add extra nutrients to your diet. They are packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals, and can brighten your palate, along with your meal.
Here's an easy recipe for one of my favorite, delicious summertime salads. It is quick, easy and very flexible. It can be made as is, or adapted to your favorite vegetables, or to what you have on hand. However you make it, it's sure to help keep you and your guests happy and healthy and smiling all summer long.
Ingredients:
Red leaf or green leaf lettuce
Heirloom tomato wedges
Organic carrot, shredded
Red bell peppers, sliced thin
Avocado, peeled and sliced
Sunflower seeds, roasted
Cucumber, peeled...
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