Soups & Chilis

Asparagus Pea Soup recipe

Broccoli Pea Soup is fresh, flavourful and vibrantly green. Undoubtedly, this starter pairs beautifully with an entrée salad or simple sandwich for lunch or dinner. With only 5 ingredients, it’s quick-to-prepare (with or without an Instant Pot) and ideal to make-ahead for family gatherings or holiday parties.   This Broccoli Pea Soup is simple, nourishing and oh-so-vibrantly-coloured. Also, my nutritious recipe just screams fresh, spring time […]

Carrot and Lentil Soup is a hearty, vitamin-packed and flavourful meal option. This soup came about quite simply when I had extra carrots in my fridge that I wanted to use up. Additionally, I wanted to add protein to the soup and luckily red lentils are a pantry staple. Presto – this scrumptious soup was […]

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup spells fall! Undoubtedly, this seasonal soup is sure to warm you as the leaves fall and the outside temperatures drop. I made my Butternut Squash and Apple Soup in my instant pot for a speedy pressure cooker option. I love how I can sauté my veggies and have a hands-off […]

Fall soups are a dream! This Sweet Potato Pumpkin Curry Soup in the Instant Pot is both flavourful and festive. It’s absolutely divine and can be made in a hurry in the pressure cooker (I have an Instant Pot). In fact, it’s only eight minutes on the high-pressure cook setting. Can’t beat that. However, you […]

Split Pea & Ham Soup was always a favourite canned soup option as a child. I enjoyed how hearty and filling it was. This year, with the COVID pandemic still in full swing, my mom did a doorstop drop-off with sliced honey ham. Because she’d baked a large ham roast just for her and my […]

One Pot meals are a popular way to lower dinner stress, which is especially important during the pandemic when home-schooling, working from home or handling your mental and physical health. If you haven’t tried Taco Soup yet, you’ll LOVE this recipe. It basically combines two of the best one-pot meals – chili and soup – […]

Winter and soup just go well together. Don’t you agree? Moreover, this Potato Leek Soup is extraordinary and superbly flavourful. It also uses simple ingredients and allows for cool garnishes. For example, I love adding a dollop of plain yogurt, fresh green onions and crisp bacon pieces. You can also thin the soup consistency by […]

Summer soups anyone? This Red Curry Carrot & Lentil Soup is packed with fresh flavours that you will simply adore. Nevertheless, it’s hard to believe we are already in the first day of September. Consequently, soups seem fitting as we transition into fall.I topped my Red Curry Carrot & Lentil Soup with fresh cilantro, green […]

It’s a stressful time with COVID-19. Until now, you may have found it hard to find time for batch cooking. However, with all the cancellations, now is the perfect time to start. 🙌 This meal planning strategy works by making larger quantities, like this Spicy Chana Masala, for the freezer. As a result, you have […]

This Christmas I received an Instant Pot, which is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker and yogurt maker. I’m just getting acquainted with the Instant Pot so still many more recipes to try. Stay tuned! However, French Onion Soup has always been a favourite and I was excited to try this meal in this […]

What’s better than a bowl of hot soup on a fall day? In my opinion, the warm spices and pureed fall harvest produce can’t be beat. This Butternut Squash & Pumpkin Soup is a flavour-packed blend of hearty, zesty and savoury. Additionally, it’s a make-ahead option to freeze and use for those busy weeknight dinners […]