Soup

Heart-Beet Soup

Beautiful beet soup with cauliflower, simple seasonings, and a swirl of creamy almond milk yogurt. Serve this soup as a gorgeous side dish to your table!

Hi, Valentines.

How has your week been so far?

I’m popping in with a BEE-YOU-TEE-FULL recipe for you today.

I made this beet soup last week and asked on Instagram how many of you were brave enough to try it.

The responses were definitely varied, but majority rules; 75% of you said you’d totally give it a go!

To be honest I probably would have shared it on the blog either way, because this easy beet soup is as delicious as it is visually stunning.

It’s also perfect as an elevated date night dinner idea for Valentines Day or a nutritious Super Bowl side.

This Heart-Beet Soup is basically the closest thing to a love potion that a food blog could provide.

Grab a bunch of beets, your stock pot, and prepare to fall in love with this soup and even more so with the person that made it-

…that’s YOU, boo.

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African Peanut Butter Stew

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Vegan peanut stew made thick and creamy with organic peanut butter, collard greens, and root vegetables in a tomato broth. Serve by itself or over grains!

When we had my friends over for dinner a few months back, they raved about a peanut stew they’d made together.

“It tasted *better* than takeout!” they both agreed.

I’m all about reducing my takeout budget, and the thought of a peanut stew really sounded like something special.

So I set out testing my own peanut stew with root veggies, leafy greens, and plenty of peanut butter.

What I came up with is my variation on African Peanut Stew that tastes like a big winter win.

This African Peanut Butter Stew was an instant favorite of ours, so I’m really excited to share it with you.

It’s flavorful, thick, creamy, cozy, and so versatile!

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Vegan Chocolate Chili

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Vegan chili packed with vegetables, legumes, and a delicious dark chocolate twist. This chili is cozy, thick, and perfect for a winter weeknight meal.

Hi guys, what’s up?

I’m sitting on the couch in my living room as I type up this post.

The patio is to my right, showcasing the changing colors and falling leaves through sliding glass doors.

I’ve been feeling like I want to do all of the outdoor things, like, NOW, because I know fall is so fleeting and this perfect weather won’t last.

So I’ve been prioritizing hikes with friends, dining outdoors at sunset, long runs, and outdoor climbing with M.

It hit me today that we basically only have two more months left in 2021.

Two months left in the year after 2020; is that even possible?

A lot happened this year that invited me stay in and go inward– moving to a new state, working on a cookbook, reconnecting physically with friends and family.

But I’m not here today to do a recap of 2021 (yet), I’m here to share a uniquely cozy recipe that you’ll have on repeat this fall and winter.

Say hello to Vegan Chocolate Chili.

It’s made in 1-pot with a thick broth with legumes, vegetables, and a dark chocolate twist.

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Chickpea & Wild Rice Soup

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Chickpea & wild rice soup packed with garbanzo beans, wild rice, and savory herbs in a light broth. A classic soup staple for all year round!

It’s a good day, friends.

Today I woke up early to make the trip to my local Giant pharmacy to get my first COVID vaccine.

Other than a sore arm that smarts every time I lift my shoulder, I’m doing great, and I’m grateful.

Grateful to have had the opportunity to receive something that a year ago was only a dream, a hope, a wish.

I’m thankful for this protection for my health and the health of all those around me, along with the peace of mind it brings.

I’m starting to excitedly plan to see family and friends in a more intimate way after we’re fully vaccinated.

The thought of enveloping my family and friends in a giant bear hug makes me outwardly squeal with anticipation.

It’s going to be so good.

I want all of this for you, too, friend, and more.

But until then, I’m going to gift you with a new soup recipe that’s sure to make you feel cozy and comforted in the mean time.

This Chickpea & Wild Rice Soup is made in 1-pot in 30 minutes with garbanzo beans and real wild rice!

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Lentil Tomato Soup

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1-pot soup made with dry green lentils and tomatoes in a sweet spiced tomato broth. Perfect for meal prep and cozy winter dinners.

“Are we there yet?” I asked, after we stepped across the border into West Virginia on a snowy incline.

Last week, we hiked Raven Rocks in the snow!

The adventure came into being when I stated to M that I *needed*, not wanted, to get out.

It’s been nonstop winter precipitation here in Virginia, so when the forecast showed a clear, 45+ degree day, I cleared my schedule and packed my hiking bags.

So, Raven Rocks.

The path primarily follows the Appalachian Trail, with the peak overlook just past where Virginia and West Virginia converge on the Blue Ridge Mountain.

Seconds after I asked the obvious question the overlook appeared to our right, breathtaking and beautiful.

The sun came out and we ate protein bars and took silly selfies out over the expansive valley of fir trees.

We hadn’t intended on a snow hike setting out, but I guess the white stuff takes a lot longer to melt at higher elevation.

Luckily, it was a sunny day so the snow and ice softened into an occasionally slide-y slush that accompanied us to the top.

Still, it was chilly on the descent with the setting sun and I found myself dreaming of warm foods to create at home.

Now, correct me if I’m wrong, but is there anything cozier than a big pot of soup?

This Lentil Tomato Soup is made with dry green lentils and tomatoes in a sweet spiced tomato broth.

It’s the perfect cozy companion for chilly weather!

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Miso Mushroom Soup

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Simple vegan and gluten-free miso soup made with mixed mushrooms, tofu, organic shiro miso and greens. Serve as a side soup or light dinner!

Happy December, friends.

How was your Thanksgiving?

It was different this year, yeah?

I definitely teared up when I saw the Macy’s parade broadcast on the TV on Thanksgiving Day.

It’s the most ordinary and normal things that make my heart swell and my heart ache, lately.

But I had a really special holiday with the best food and company that I’m oh so grateful for.

I’m still working my way through leftovers and coming down from that holiday high.

We won’t be down long, though, because Christmas is just 25 short days away.

My evergreen wreath is already hanging against my brick red front door in a festive complementary color scheme.

I’m getting a miniature Christmas tree sometime this week to perch in my living room and cover in all of my childhood ornaments.

I’ve been craving some simpler, lighter meals to balance things out after a heavier holiday feast.

It’s getting colder here in Virginia, so I thought we could cozy up to a bowl of Miso Mushroom Soup.

This vegan and gluten-free take on the classic ensures each spoonful is teeming with umami flavor and mushrooms.

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Black Bean Quinoa Chili

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Hearty plant-based chili with black beans, quinoa, and mushrooms in a sweet tomato broth. Perfect to prep in advance and load up with toppings!

Is it still soup season?

As long as we’re staying safe at home, I’m saying it is.

Each Monday throughout April I’ve made a new pantry-friendly recipe via Instagram stories.

And surprise, surprise, almost all of them have been soup!

It’s so satisfying to throw legumes, grains, and veggies in a cook pot and let them simmer to deliciousness.

Give me a pot, some quinoa, black beans, and spices, and I can make you a vegan, gluten-free, and totally satisfying meal.

This Black Bean Quinoa Chili is packed with black beans, quinoa, and mushrooms in a sweet tomato broth.

It’s made with only pantry-friendly ingredients that you probably already have tucked away in your cabinets.

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The Quickest Vegan Curry

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Easy vegan curry made with coconut milk, warming spices, and your favorite veggies. Serve over quinoa or cauliflower rice or by itself!

Helllllllo.

Did you watch the Academy Awards on Sunday?

I may or may not have teared up over my dinner when Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper took the stage to sing “Shallow”.

Oh, maybe I didn’t tell you yet– I finally watched A Star Is Born last week and I’ve been low-key obsessed with the movie and music ever since.

Which looks like me listening to the soundtrack on repeat in the studio with my camera hovering over my curry.

Curry! Do you like it?

Dan hates the smell of it, but I love everything about it, so he dealt with the aromatic kitchen after I tested and retested today’s post.

The Quickest Vegan Curry is what you need in your life to get you through the rest of winter.

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Everyday Carrot Lentil Soup

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Easy carrot lentil soup teeming with vegetables and garnished with fresh green onion. Perfect for an every day fall, winter, or spring one-pot soup.

Recently on Instagram, I asked what one food you could eat for a week and not get sick of.

The most common answer…was soup!

Soup people, you’re my people.

I’ve always been a soup lover, way back to childhood when my parents gave us big bowls of lentil soup on busy weekend days packed with activities.

I imagined my spoon to be a tiny raft, corralling tender lentils and the occasional carrot and celery chunk to their delicious demise.

Recently, I recreated my favorite with lots of leftover vegetables in my fridge.

This Everyday Carrot Lentil Soup is flavorful and filling, with an easy recipe you can make in 30 minutes in one pot.

Grab a bowl and a spoon and let’s get to herding legumes and veg.

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1-Pot Vegetable Minestrone

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Easy 1-pot vegetable minestrone with a delicious tomato-based oil-free broth. Perfect for meal prep, family style soup, and every day eating.

Friends, it’s been a week and it’s not even Friday.

I know you know what I mean.

A few weeks ago some pixels decided to party on my MacBook pro screen and they’ve been dancing up and down in vertical lines on the right side of my screen ever since.

I decided to let them do their thing, rock on, since I could still see the food photos on the left.

Annoying, but manageable.

Fast forward to last night, when, to add add insult to injury, I managed to actually crack the screen.

It went something like this– the laptop in the living room with Lauren.

I fell asleep on the couch, laptop open and sprawled across my lap, and sat up to watch said laptop crash into the hardwood floor at a dizzying 45 degree angle.

When it rains, it pours, right?

If only it was raining 1-Pot Vegetable Minestrone Soup.

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Heart-Beet Soup

African Peanut Butter Stew

Vegan Chocolate Chili

Chickpea & Wild Rice Soup

Lentil Tomato Soup

Miso Mushroom Soup

Black Bean Quinoa Chili

The Quickest Vegan Curry

Everyday Carrot Lentil Soup

1-Pot Vegetable Minestrone

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