Category: Soups

Turkey Chili

This Turkey Chili is so easy to make.  Everything goes in one large saucepan and once it’s all in you cook for 15 minutes.  This is my go-to when I want to make dinner for a friend who has had a baby or is going through a hard time.  Also, it’s thankfully a hit with everyone in my family.

I use this recipe:

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/quick-turkey-chili

but make the following adjustments.  I use a white onion instead of a yellow onion.  I use 1 can black beans instead of kidney beans. I use a jar of strained tomatoes instead of diced tomatoes.

When I want to make vegetarian chili I make the same recipe, but substitute Lightlife Smart Ground Mexican Crumbles.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

I’ve always loved the Broccoli Cheddar Soup at Panera, so I was so excited to find this recipe to make it from scratch!

www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/panera-broccoli-cheese-soup

My review? This recipe is spot on.  It tasted exactly like the Panera soup to me – just as delicious.  (I used veggie broth instead of chicken broth)  However, when actually seeing the ingredients that go into this soup, I didn’t feel that great about it.  It’s largely cheese, half and half and broccoli.

So while this is great if the Panera soup is what you’re looking for, I’m going to hunt for a recipe that has some more nutrition in it – maybe more veggies – and maybe less half and half.   Stay tuned for a healthier alternative.

Lentil Soup

This one is a favorite with my husband and kids.  I estimate the calories per bowl to be about 300 calories.  It’s super easy and fast to make, and I often make double and freeze half of it.

LENTIL SOUP RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

1 large white onion diced up

6-8 oz Strained Tomatoes (I use the jarred ones from Whole Foods)

4.5 cups of water

1.5 cups of red lentils (washed and rinsed)

1 teaspoon salt

Olive Oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Bring water to a boil in a medium pot; while that is warming up continue with steps 2 and 3.
  2. Sautee the diced up onion in olive oil in a pan for about 4-5 min.
  3. Add the strained tomatoes and let it boil for 1-2 minutes
  4. Add the onion/tomato mix and the washed lentils to the boiling water.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot.
  6. Let the soup boil covered for 15 minutes
  7. Put the soup through the blender or food processor.
  8. Add salt, pepper and/or red pepper flakes to taste.