Soup-De-Do

The name of the soup was inspired by my daughter!

Soup-De-Do

3 c. water
1 large onion, chopped (approx. 2 cups)
4 celery stalks, sliced (approx 1 cup)
1 large bay leaf
1 large red potato, diced
1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed & drained
1 c. elbow quinoa pasta
1 TBSP. chives, chopped (optional)
3 tsp. ground sage (not the powder type)
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. marjoram
1 c. non-dairy creamer (I use soy) or non-dairy milk
2 TBSP. cornstarch, or another thickener
2 green onions, whites & greens chopped

-In a large pot add the water, onion, celery and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Turn down and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
-Add the potatoes and chickpeas.Simmer for 5 more minutes.
-Stir in the pasta and cook until pasta is al dente.
-Add the chives, sage, thyme, and marjoram.
-In a small bowl, whisk together the creamer and cornstarch. Slowly stir in the soup.
-Simmer until soup thickens, approx.3 minutes.
-Stir in green onions.

The longer the soup sits, the more flavorful it becomes!

Cherry Chocolate Pudding

Made this delicious cherry chocolate pudding yesterday! My daughter loves it just at much as I do!!

Cherry Chocolate Pudding

2 large avocados, pitted & scooped
3/4 - 1 c. frozen cherries, chopped
1/3 c. non-dairy chocolate chips (I like using Enjoy Life)
3 TBSP. pure maple syrup
1 TBSP. cocoa
1 TBSP. almond milk
2 tsp. pure almond extract
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. extra fine sea salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

-Put all in a food processor and run until smooth. May need to push down the sides after a minute.

Adzuki Beans

Have you ate Adzuki beans lateley? I am throwing some in the crock-pot today! Nutritional facts: 3 TBSP. dry.. fiber--16%, Iron--8%, and protein--7%! Of course I won't eat them dry but a little bit cooked goes a long way!

Mixed Fruit Corn Bread

The tofu makes this cornbread moist! If you don't have dried mixed fruit, you can use either dried apples, peaches or apricots.

Mixed Fruit Corn Bread

1 c. diced dried mixed fruit
2 c. yellow cornmeal
1/3 c. turbinado sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. extra fine sea salt
1 12-oz. pkg. Mori-Nu soft silken tofu, drained
3/4 c. soy milk
3 TBSP. applesauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Light spray a 7" x 11" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

-Soak the diced dried fruit in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain.
-In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
-Add the dried fruit to the cornmeal mixture. Stir to coat.
-In a another bowl, whisk together the tofu, soy milk and applesauce.
-Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Combine well.
-Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
-Bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Ate a lot of lasagna!

Should I be embarrassed to say that I ate 2 large pieces of my spinach-mushroom lasagna?

Before the oven!

Black Garlic Dip

Do you want a different dip to serve at your Super Bowl party? Make this black garlic dip for the fans!

Black Garlic Dip

1 pkg. Mori-Nu firm silken tofu, drained
2 black garlic cloves
1 scallion, white & green roughly chopped
1 tsp. dijon mustard
1/4-1/2 tsp. extra fine sea salt to taste

-Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
-Store in a airtight container in the refrigerator.

Letting the dip sit for a few hours in the refrigerator will blend the flavors even more!

Serve the dip with crackers and/or veggies!