
Several clients have asked for recipe suggestions this month. As the resident meal planner, grocery shopper and family cook, I am happy to oblige. Below is a delicious soup recipe I often use to ensure my family enjoys nutrient rich vegetables. Pair soup with grilled cheese sandwiches (National Grilled Cheese Day yesterday) or homemade paninis for an easy, delicious Friday night dinner.
The skinny:
- Chocked full of powerful nutrients, these soups can be an excellent accompaniment for an otherwise average meal.
- Make a double batch and freeze to save on cooking/clean up time later.
- Excellent starter food for baby (they like flavor too)
- Great way to feed picky eaters quality vegetables
- Nutrients otherwise lost in steamed vegetable water are pureed right into these soups – win-win-win
- Measure butter or olive oil for all the sandwiches into small ramekin. Then, brush evenly onto the bread. This will evenly coat the bread for crunch and flavor with out losing healthfulness by not monitoring the fat content.
Savory Soup
4 to 6 stalks of celery
2 medium size onions
About 1 1/2 pounds of broccoli
OR one large head of cauliflower
OR one large bunch of asparagus
6 cups of chicken broth
(use low sodium if needed or 4 cups broth and 2 cups water)
Wash veggies under cool running water
Cut veggies into 2″ chunks
Add all ingredients to large pot
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes
Transfer to blender and blend
Creamy, delicious, and packed with nutrients. Perfect compliment to a simple tomato grill cheese sandwich or turkey, dijon mustard panini.
I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we do!
Bon appetit!
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