We adore this tasty kumara bacon and corn chowder. I made some a couple of weeks ago and, upon the family whip around of “I’m going grocery shopping, does anyone need anything? Speak now or forever hold your peace” question, my husband pipes up and asks if I can get the ingredients to make “that chowder” again. Yes, it’s a winner and the perfect weekend winter soup as well as being hearty enough to suffice as an evening meal. It’s also a flexible recipe that lends itself into both the dairy free and Paleo camps: Biff out the butter and use coconut oil. Done. Lastly, I feel like I say this a lot, but it’s an easy recipe to make too: Bonus! (more…)
Soup
Easy Mid-week Asian Chicken and Corn Soup
This soup is a regular feature on our week night menu. It takes a quick 15 minutes to make from start to finish – assuming you have pre-cooked chicken on hand! Best of all, it’s healthy, everyone eats it, including our fussy Small Child. Use whatever vegetables are in season, or what’s in your fridge (or leave them out if you are short on time!). (more…)
Leek & Potato Soup with Guilt-free Croutons
I’ve realised with spring nearly here my weekends of enjoying comforting winter soup are numbered! One thing to do: Get cooking! This soup is my spin on a classic. It’s really economical, easy to make, low(ish) in fat, but best of all – it’s absolutely delicious. I can’t get enough of it. Whilst I love soup, especially a creamy soup but I hate the calories, I’m forever fighting the battle of the shrinking jeans. Luckily I learnt a great tip on Weight Watchers years ago: Replace cream in soups with low fat Carnation evaporated milk! Genius: This scrimps on calories, but not taste. If you aren’t in a hurry, make this ahead of time as the flavour develops overnight… Guess what’s on the lunch menu for work this week? (more…)