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Creamy Blender Broccoli Soup

Broccoli is the star of this green, healthy soup. Preparation is quick and easy, so you can have this creamy broccoli soup on the table in about 15 minutes.

Creamy Broccoli Soup

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I like to start with a head of organic broccoli. I wash it and cut the florets from the main stalk. I steam the florets for about 5 minutes. I use a stainless steel steamer set like this one:


While the broccoli is steaming, add 1 cup vegetable broth to your blender.  I like to use Pacific’s organic broth. Chop 1/4 cup green onion and throw that in the blender, too. If you want a more subtle onion flavor, saute the onion first, or use onion powder instead. Once the broccoli has steamed, carefully add about half it to the blender and process.

Add 1 cup organic half and half and the remainder of the broccoli. Season with salt and pepper. Blend it. If soup is too thick, add more a little more broth OR half and half and process again. Repeat until you get desired result. Pour soup into a saucepan and heat on medium-low just until soup is warmed.


Creamy Broccoli Soup

Serve with dollop of organic sour cream.

Creamy Broccoli Soup


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Creamy Broccoli Soup
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Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 head organic broccoli
  • 1 cup organic vegetable broth
  • 1 cup organic half and half
  • ¼ cup green onion
  • Salt and pepper
  • Garnish:
  • Dollop organic sour cream
Instructions
  1. Wash head of organic broccoli. Cut the florets from the main stalk. Steam the florets for about 5 minutes.

  2. Add vegetable broth, onion, and half of the steamed broccoli to blender and process.

  3. Add half and half and the remainder of the broccoli to blender. Season with salt and pepper. Process. If soup is too thick, add more a little more broth OR half and half and process again. Repeat until you get desired result.

  4. Pour soup into a saucepan and heat on medium-low just until soup is warmed.

  5. Served with a dollop of sour cream.

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Broccoli is the star of this green, healthy soup. Preparation is quick and easy, so you can have this creamy broccoli soup on the table in about 15 minutes.

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Breakfast, Eggs, Recipes

Spinach, Tomato And Feta Cheese Frittata For One

For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this spinach, tomato and feta cheese frittata for one is healthy and easy to put together.

Spinach, Tomato And Feta Cheese Frittata For One

Butter a small baking dish; making sure to butter all the way up the sides, too. (You don’t want the egg mixture to stick as it rises.) I use Le Creuset’s 7 x 5 rectangular baking dish which is just perfect for a one person frittata.

Add in spinach, tomato and feta cheese.

Spinach, Tomato And Feta Cheese Frittata For One

In a separate bowl, scramble the eggs. I used three medium-sized eggs. Two extra large would probably be fine, as well. Add in the half and half or milk and mix well. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. I also added a dash of onion and garlic powder, but that’s totally optional.

Pour the egg mixture carefully over the veggies and cheese.

Spinach, Tomato And Feta Cheese Frittata For One

Place in a pre-heated 350° oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes, or until top begins to brown. Check that eggs are fully cooked by inserting a knife in the center of the frittata. If it comes out clean, it’s done. If not, cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.

Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes before attempting to cut and remove a piece.

Spinach, Tomato And Feta Cheese Frittata For One

Serve and enjoy!

Spinach, Tomato And Feta Cheese Frittata For One

Spinach, Tomato And Feta Cheese Frittata For One
 
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Spinach, Tomato And Feta Cheese Frittata For One
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Serves: 1 serving
Ingredients
  • ⅓ c. organic spinach
  • 6-8 organic cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 medium-sized organic eggs
  • ¼ cup organic half and half or milk
  • salt and pepper
  • garlic powder (optional)
  • onion powder (optional)
Instructions
  1. Butter a small baking dish; making sure to butter all the way up the sides, too.

  2. Add in spinach, tomato and feta cheese.

  3. In a separate bowl, scramble three medium-sized eggs.

  4. Add in the half and half or milk and mix well.

  5. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Optional: added a dash of onion and/or garlic powder

  6. Pour the egg mixture carefully over the veggies and cheese.

  7. Place in a pre-heated 350° oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes, or until top begins to brown. Check that eggs are fully cooked by inserting a knife in the center of the frittata. If it comes out clean, it's done. If not, cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.

  8. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes before attempting to cut and serve.

 

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Organic Steamed Spinach With Balsamic Vinegar

This Organic Steamed Spinach With Balsamic Vinegar is simple and quick, which are two of my favorite words when cooking. Add in organic and healthy, and we’ve got a certified winner!

If you think you don’t like spinach, give this organic steamed spinach with balsamic vinegar recipe a try. The spinach is elevated by a splash of balsamic vinegar immediately before serving, which in my opinion, is necessary for optimal spinach consumption. 😉

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Steamed Spinach With Balsamic Vinegar

Here’s what you’ll need:

Some organic spinach. Most grocery stores carry pre-packed and washed spinach. Here’s what I used, because it was quick and easy:

Organic Spinach

Balsamic vinegar.

Balsamic Vinegar

Sea salt and/or a seasoning spice. I like to use Herbamare, an organic herb seasoning. If you haven’t tried it yet, grab a container – it will last you a long time because you don’t need much! Bonus: it’s gluten-free and contains no MSG.

Herbamare

A double boiler with steamer insert. I use this all the time. I steam all sorts of veggies in it. I’ve had mine forever, but here’s a set that’s very similar to mine.

Double Boiler and SteamerHere’s the hard (ahem!) part: Fill lower steamer pot about 1/4 full of water. Insert upper steamer pot on top and fill with package of pre-washed organic spinach. Cover with lid. Set on burner turned on high. When water begins to boil, immediately turn heat down to medium and steam until spinach begins to wilt. Do not over steam, because once the wilting begins, it will keep going on its own even after you remove from heat.

Organic Steamed Spinach With Balsamic Vinegar

Plate up the spinach, being careful to let any residual water drain from the spinach leaves before setting on to the plate.

Organic Steamed Spinach With Balsamic Vinegar

Once plated, season lightly with sea salt or Herbamare seasoning. Because balsamic vinegar is potent, carefully drizzle just a small amount of it over the spinach. You can always add more later to suit your taste.

Steamed Spinach With Balsamic Vinegar

Steam some tonight and enjoy!

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  1. Fill the lower pot of a double boiler/steamer about ¼ full of water.

  2. Insert upper steamer pot on top and fill with package of pre-washed organic spinach. Cover with lid.

  3. Set on burner turned on high. When water begins to boil, immediately turn heat down to medium and steam until spinach begins to wilt. Do not over steam, because once the wilting begins, it will keep going on its own even after you remove from heat.

  4. Plate up the spinach, being careful to let any residual water drain from the spinach leaves before setting on to the plate.

    Once plated, season lightly with sea salt or Herbamare seasoning. Because balsamic vinegar is potent, carefully drizzle just a small amount of it over the spinach. You can always add more later to suit your taste.

Organic Steamed Spinach With Balsamic Vinegar
Organic Steamed Spinach With Balsamic Vinegar
Organic Steamed Spinach With Balsamic Vinegar

 

 

 

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