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Soup in 4 Steps

12/19/2017

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Things that make us want soup:
  1. Feeling cold.
  2. Feeling sick.
  3. Feeling hungry. 
There are very few times when we're not in the mood for soup. Apart from being delish, soup is very easy to make. Just toss simple ingredients from your pantry into a pot and you'll end up with a fantastic and nutritious meal. Here's a formula for getting the soup that's right for you.

1

Start with a Base

Pick one or both. If using only tomatoes, you'll need to add a couple cups of water as well. Don't forget the extra water or broth if you plan to add lentils. [Learn how to make your own broth here]
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Canned Tomatoes - Crushed or Diced
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Low Sodium Broth

2

Choose Your Vegetables

Fresh or frozen (and thawed) work best, but you can also use canned. Be sure to drain and rinse canned veggies to cut back on added salt.
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3

Add Protein (If You Like!)

Beans, lentils, or even leftover cooked chicken work well. Drain and rinse canned beans before adding. For each cup of lentils you use, add 3 cups water or broth.
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4

Top with Herbs & Spices

Add a bit of dried or fresh oregano, a little cumin, or a couple teaspoons of garlic powder. Flavor is easy to add with herbs and spices. It's all up to you! 
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Oregano
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Parsley
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Thyme
Putting it together:
  1. Toss all ingredients into a large pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Turn heat to low and simmer until vegetables are tender. This should take around 30 - 45 minutes for fresh vegetables. Canned vegetables will only need to be heated through.
  3. Add in leftover cooked pasta, brown rice, or other grains, if you'd like.

Just want a soup recipe? These will get you started:
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Crock Pot Vegetable Lentil Stew
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Chicken Soup
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Spanish Chickpea Stew
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The Easiest Holiday Gift

12/11/2017

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 ​We’ve got the perfect gift idea for the friends, neighbors, teachers, and coworkers in your life. You want to give them something to let them know you care, and you also don’t want to break the bank. Food is a good choice, but many people are overloaded (and overstuffed) with cookies, cakes, candies, and other treats this time of year.
 
Our gift of choice? Popcorn! There are tons of flavor choices, and you can throw it together for less than $2 per gift. $2 DOLLARS! All you need is popcorn kernels, canola oil, a gift bag, and seasoning (see recipes below for options). As an added bonus - popcorn is a whole grain that is high in fiber and makes a healthy snack!

Basic Popcorn Recipe

Makes: about 16 cups
Ingredients
  • ½ cup popcorn kernels
  • ¼ cup canola oil

Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat (pot should have a lid). Add 3-4 kernels of popcorn.
  2. Once all the kernels pop, add the rest of the kernels.
  3. Put the lid on the pot and constantly shake the pot back and forth quickly over the heat (to keep popcorn from burning).
  4. Remove from heat once popping has nearly stopped.
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Stumped on picking a container? 
​Here are some ideas:
  • coffee tin wrapped with wrapping paper
  • paper lunch sack
  • large plastic storage bags 
  • cellophane bags
​​Tie on ribbon or twine to make it pretty, if you'd like. You can even have the kids color the package or add stickers as a final touch.​
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Kettle Corn

Extra ingredients:
  • ¼ cup sugar
Follow directions above for basic popcorn, but add sugar in with kernels in step 2.
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Chili Popcorn

Follow directions for basic popcorn. Add 4 Tbs (more or less) of our Chili Seasoning Mix to the pot after removing from heat in step 4. Stir to coat.
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Taco Popcorn

Follow directions for basic popcorn. Add 4 Tbs (more or less) of our Taco Seasoning to the pot after removing from heat in step 4. Stir to coat.
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Ranch Popcorn

Follow directions for basic popcorn. Add 4 Tbs (more or less) of our Healthy Ranch Dressing Mix to the pot after removing from heat in step 4. Stir to coat.
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    • Healthy Eating >
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      • Understanding The Nutrition Label
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      • Healthy Snacking Tips
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