Don’t shoot the messenger, but … I’ve never liked the Olive Garden restaurant. Yes, I know it’s an American institution but I think most of their food is terrible. The only dishes from Olive Garden I ever liked are the soups. So I set out trying to recreate them at home in a healthier way. This Olive Garden
This Italian Wedding Soup is a spin on a recipe developed by TV star and Fortina restaurant owner Christian Petroni and it features a delectable combination of robust greens paired with a hearty broth and bits of delicious pasta. Meatballs, Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Options Feel free to use ground chicken, pork or beef for the
How do I love thee, one pot creamy tomato soup? Let me count the ways: You make the whole thing in ONE pot Fresh juicy tomatoes Only 6 ingredients Rich and creamy, but also super healthy You can easily substitute coconut milk to make it vegan, Paleo and Whole30 compliant Get You Some Tomatoes This recipe uses fresh tomatoes and you
Oh my goodness, is winter ever going to end? We came home from our sunny and warm honeymoon to the coldest temperatures Colorado has ever seen in the month of March. The only bright spot is that it’s given me a great excuse to make this Easy Peasy Split Pea Soup recipe. You can make it in the Instant Pot in about an hour or let
There’s nothing better on a cold winter day than a big pot of chili simmering on the stove. And truth be told, we eat this chili year round. Paul’s Veggie Loaded Chili is a healthy, sugar-free winner. It’s meaty, really savory and loaded with vegetables including carrots, onions and celery. Yes, I know it sounds
If you like big spicy flavor and toppings galore, this is the soup recipe of your dreams. Easy Mexican Soup is healthy, loaded with flavor and can be made in either an Instant Pot or on the stovetop in less than an hour. It features chicken, white beans, zucchini zoodles, and a hit of fresh Jalapeño and lime juice. It’s
Fall means that it’s squash season and this super easy Thai Butternut Squash Soup is soon to become one of your favorite recipes. It’s made from just a few whole-food ingredients and it packs a spicy, creamy punch that will keep you coming back for more. In this soup recipe you can use EITHER fresh butternut squash or a
Every Tuesday I try a new product and post a (brutally honest) review. Today I’m taste testing four different varieties of Zupa Noma Soup. I’ve been hearing about Zupa Noma soup for a while now and lots of bloggers that I follow are fans so I thought I would check them out for myself. The ready-to-drink soups are a great
One of my fondest memories of the 20+ years I spent living in Ohio was my time spent at the Hope Springs Institute, a retreat center about two hours from Cincinnati. I loved escaping to the country and relaxing in their bucolic (and technology-free) setting during workshops and retreats. It was a great environment to practice self
Problem: I love gazpacho but the tomatoes and bell pepper in a traditional gazpacho recipe is too much acid for my tummy. Solution: Try this fruit gazpacho recipe! This quick and healthy Strawberry and Watermelon Gazpacho eliminates tomatoes entirely but still gives you an amazing gazpacho vibe. More of a drink than a soup, served in
