Showing posts with label Soup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Soup. Show all posts

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk





1 large butternut squash
2 small white onions chopped
1 box of organic vegetable broth (I love Wegmans!)
2-3 cups water
1 heaping tsp. Vogue Cuisine Vege Base (I also find this at Wegmans in the organic/specialty food section)
½ tsp. cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of garlic powder
Salt – I sometimes use Goya seasoning for a deeper flavor
10 oz. coconut milk

When I think of fall, I think of soups, falling leaves, curling up by a fire and tea. Since butternut squash is in season in the fall it’s a perfect time to make this soup.  Here’s a recipe for an amazing butternut squash soup that you will definitely enjoy on a cool fall evening!
  • Clean and cut the butternut squash into quarters. Bake on a cookie sheet, in a 375 degree oven for about 20-30 minutes (half way through baking). I left the skin on, but you could cut it off before-hand if you like.
  • While the butternut squash is baking … sauté the onions in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add vegetable broth, water, vege base, cinnamon, nutmeg to pot. Let it come to a boil.
  • When the butternut squash is finished baking, take it out and shave off the skin and cut it into chunks before placing it in the soup. Let it continue to cook until it becomes very soft. Add garlic powder.
  • I used my emersion blender to make it into a creamy consistency. It’s easy and fast if you’ve never used one. Definitely beats pouring hot soup into a blender and back into the pot!!
  • Now’s the time to put in your coconut milk for an even creamier texture. And salt to taste.
Pour into a bowl, sprinkle with some cinnamon and enjoy!!

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Pasta E Fagioli Soup from Olive Garden (Vegan and Gluten Free)

I woke up this morning to a cloudy, cool spring day and thought it would be a perfect day for a bowl of soup. This vegan/gluten free pasta e fagioli is a quick yummy treat without having to go out.

My husband recently has been cutting out gluten to see if he has an allergy, so I have been experimenting with gluten free products. So far, the rice pasta has been a favorite, but this quinoa based pasta isn't too bad either. Give it a try and tell me what you think!


2 medium onions, chopped
3 - 4 carrots, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 can (14oz.) Trader Joe's diced and fire roasted tomatoes
1 can (15.5 oz.) great northern white beans
1 can (28 oz.) red kidney beans
1 carton organic vegetable broth (I used Wegmans)
3 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. parsley
1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce (I used Wegmans Tomato Basil)
1 box (8 oz.) Organic Ancient Quinoa Harvest Pasta Shells - Gluten Free

Add all ingredients except pasta into a large crock pot (cook on high for 4-6 hours) or in a pot on the stove on medium for 30-40 minutes (until the veggies are cooked).

Cook pasta and add to soup.

All done!! Now it's time to enjoy!