Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup

3/4 cup dried Great Northern beans
3 cups water
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 cup tomato puree
1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
1 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled & cubed
1 1/2 cups fresh green beans, broken into small pieces
1/2 cup gluten-free spaghetti
1 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced and quartered
1 leek, white part only, cleaned & sliced
1 tsp dried basil
1 Tbsp dried parsley
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
10 oz frozen peas
1/2 cup mushrooms, ground (opt)
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
3 qts GF vegetable stock



Soak beans overnight; drain. Cook in 3 cups of water for one hour;
reserve cooking water.

Sauté onion, garlic, and leek in 1/2 cup water.
Add crushed tomatoes and pureed tomatoes; cook for 3 minutes.
Add vegetable broth, carrots, potatoes, celery, basil and parsley;
cook for 15 minutes.
Add zucchini, green beans, Great Northern beans and cooking water.

Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer approx. 30 minutes.

Break spaghetti into pieces and add, along with spinach and peas.

Simmer until vegetables are tender; add sea salt and pepper to taste.

Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup


1 small onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced
28 oz tomato sauce
2 1/2 tsp raw honey
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp rice flour
2 cups GF vegetable broth
1/2 tsp sea salt



Place onion, celery, tomato sauce and seasonings in a large pot and
simmer for 15 minutes.

Pour half of the mixture into the Vitamix and puree on low speed, holding onto the lid tightly, until completely smooth. Repeat with the other half.

Blend the flour with some vegetable broth in the blender. Add to the original pot, heat for a minute or so , then whisk in the remaining broth until smooth. Stir in the tomato puree, add sea salt to taste, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Szechuan Stir-Fry

Szechuan Stir-Fry

1 1/2 lbs extra-firm tofu, cut in strips
Tamari
1 bunch broccoli stems, julienned

1 tsp ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, peeled & minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup snow peas
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
8 scallions, chopped
8 oz water chestnuts, sliced
3/4 cup GF vegetable broth
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp Tamari
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder

Gluten-free linguini or rice noodles, cooked



In a medium bowl, combine tofu and tamari; set aside.

In a wok, heat water or oil. Add pepper, snow peas, mushrooms, garlic, ginger,
broccoli, scallions, and water chestnuts; stir-fry 5 minutes.

Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Add more oil or water to wok, add tofu mixture; stir-fry 5 minutes. Stir in remaining
ingredients except linguini and cook until sauce is thickened.

Return vegetables to skillet; add linguini; heat through.

Lentil Soup

Another favorite lentil recipe. :)

2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 tsp mild curry powder
2 c lentils, rinsed well
8 c GF vegetable stock
4-6 large carrots, peeled and sliced
3-4 stalks celery, sliced
4 cups thinly sliced spinach
2-3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, opt.
2 tsp sea salt

Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot. Sauté onions for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and curry powder and sauté for a minute or so.

Add the lentils and stock. Add the carrots and celery, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour.

Turn off heat; add spinach, lemon, and salt. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the greens to soften.

Lentil Salad

I love lentils. No one else in my family shares that love. I'm okay with that because it just means that I always have leftovers!

Lentil Salad

2 cups cooked lentils
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
3 Tbsp organic olive oil
1 Tbsp coconut vinegar
1 Tbsp raw honey
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp sea salt
Lettuce


Mix olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, and sea salt in a small jar. Shake until well mixed.


Mix lentils, onion, and mustard vinaigrette; allow to marinate for at least one hour.


Add scallions and parsley; mix gently.

Serve on lettuce leaves.

Middle Eastern Lentils

Lentils are one of my favorite comfort foods, and I've been craving them lately. This is a recipe that I've been making for years. It may sound strange to serve a cold salad over a hot entree, but I think it's delicious!


Middle Eastern Lentils

2 lge onions, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
3/4 c brown rice
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 cups lentils, sorted & rinsed
4 cups water
1 bunch romaine or green/red leaf lettuce
2 med tomatoes, diced
1 med cucumber, peeled & thinly sliced
2 scallions, chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 tsp raw honey or agave syrup


In a large pot, sauté the onions in 1 Tbsp olive oil until soft and
golden. Add rice and salt, and continue cooking over medium heat
for three minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in lentils and water.
Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until the rice and lentils
are tender, about 50 minutes.

Tear the lettuce, and mix with the tomatoes, cucumber, and scallions.

In a small jar, mix 2 Tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, paprika,
mustard, garlic, salt, and sweetener. Shake well.

Toss the salad with the dressing.

To serve, place a spoonful of the
hot lentil mixture on a plate and top with a generous serving of salad.

Mexican Beans and Rice

A hearty meal on a cold day. You control the heat with the salsa used.


Mexican Beans and Rice


2 cups cooked black beans
1 cups corn
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 16-oz jar salsa
3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
4oz green chilies, chopped (opt)
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp cumin



Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a large
casserole dish; mix well. Bake for one hour, until casserole
thickens.

Soothing Red Lentil Soup

I love red lentils as much as green, and this soup just hits the spot on a cold day.

Soothing Red Lentil Soup

2 - 3 Tbsp coconut oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 tsp mild curry powder
2 cups red lentils, rinsed well
8 cups water or GF vegetable stock (or a mixture of both)
4-6 large carrots, peeled and sliced
4 cups thinly sliced spinach or chard
2 - 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp sea salt

Heat olive oil in a large stock pot; sauté onion for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and curry powder and sauté for a minute or so.

Add red lentils and water or stock. Add carrots; cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Turn off heat; add greens, lemon, and sea salt. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to let the greens to soften.

Chickpea Soup

I don't think that this soup sounds particularly appealing but it's one of my favorites. Somehow, the ingredients just work together to create something delicious!

Chickpea Soup

1 small onion, chopped
4 ½ cups GF vegetable stock
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 lge tomato, diced
2 cups cabbage, shredded
1 potato, diced
¼ cup parsley, fresh, finely minced
2 cups cooked chickpeas
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp sea salt

In a large pot, cook onion in 1/2 cup stock until it is soft. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until potato and cabbage are tender, about 15 minutes.

Ladle 3 cups of soup into the Vitamix and blend until smooth. Return to pot, stir to mix, and serve.

Split Pea Dal

I don't know how many of us out there love split peas and curry, but for those who do, this recipe is warming and delicious.

It's a grain-free recipe if served plain, without the brown rice.

Split Pea Dal

1 cup split peas
2 cups water or stock
1 cup onion, chopped
1 Tbsp garlic cloves, peeled & minced
¼ tsp sea salt
1 tsp curry powder
1 Tbsp olive oil

Brown rice, cooked (opt.)

Sort and wash split peas. Place in a pot with water or stock, onion, and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for one hour.

Add salt, and stir until the peas are pureed.

In a small skillet, heat the oil; remove from heat; add curry and stir until it foams. Stir into the split pea puree and mix well. Add more sea salt, if necessary.

Serve over brown rice, if desired.

Carrot Soup

Nick and I both love this soup. The kids, not so much. We don't complain about that. That just means that we get to go back for seconds!

Carrot Soup

2 qts GF vegetable stock

6 med carrots, sliced

2 lge onion, chopped

2 med red potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp curry powder

2 Tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp sea salt

In a large soup pot, combine all of the ingredients except the lemon juice and sea salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat.

Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30-45 minutes. Add the lemon juice and sea salt to taste. Puree the soup in the Vitamix until completely smooth.

Enjoy!

Pasta Florentine

Pasta Florentine


1 med onion, chopped

1 med carrot, grated

1/2 cup water or red wine

3 garlic cloves, peeled & minced

2 cups mushrooms, sliced

15 oz chopped tomatoes, with juice

28 oz chunky tomato sauce

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1 lb firm organic tofu (opt)

2 Tbsp tamari

2 cups baby spinach, chopped

12 oz gluten-free shells

1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced



In a large pot, cook the onion and carrot in the water or wine until soft, then add
the garlic and mushrooms; continue cooking until mushrooms are brown.

Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tamari, and dried seasonings and simmer
20-30 minutes.

Drain and mash the tofu, and add to cooked tomato sauce (opt).

Cook pasta shells until done, rinse and drain. Add to tomato sauce.

Stir in spinach; heat through. Stir in fresh parsley.

Corn Bean Dip

2 cups cooked black beans
2 cups cooked corn
1 16-oz jar salsa
1 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp cumin
Juice of 1 Lime
1 tsp garlic, chopped


Mix together beans and corn. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Rice and Bean Salad

3 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups cooked black beans
2 cups cooked cannellini
1 red onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 oz green chilies, chopped (opt)
1 cup frozen corn,
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup tamari
1/4 cup water
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Hot sauce to taste



Mix vinegar, tamari, water, Dijon mustard, and several dashes of hot
sauce in a jar; shake well to mix.

Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Shake
dressing and add to salad, mixing gently. Cover and refrigerate for
at least two hours, preferably overnight.

Red Lentil Soup

2 cups onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled & minced
7 1/2 cups water
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 cups red lentils
Fresh parsley, opt.


Sauté the onion and garlic in 1/2 cup water in a large pot until the
onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the turmeric, cumin, ginger, black
pepper, and cayenne; cook for 1 minute.

Add the lentils and the remaining 7 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover
and simmer for 1 hour.

Stir in sea salt to taste. Puree in the Vitamix until smooth.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.